The Corporate Academy, our revamped internship program, is a few weeks away from the end of the fall program and has welcomed seven interns from across the country to our Indianapolis office. This exclusively internal program invites employees from our Retail, Distribution Center and Customer Care teams to our headquarters and join the ranks of our other development efforts, along with focusing on equipping our JD Finish Line family members with tools they can use to grow anywhere within our organization.
Let's check in with Elijah Rodriguez who's interning for our Planning & Allocation department. Eli is a Store Manager at our Palisades Center Mall store in West Nyack, NY and shares his thoughts on the Corporate Academy with us.
How has the internship been so far?
The internship has been going well. I have been able to participate in various tasks, and sit in on meetings within my department. This has helped me understand different aspects of the business and the retail industry. The Aspire program is another tool that has been aiding me in my career development. The tools that I am learning from Aspire I look forward to bringing them back to my team.
What has been the biggest takeaway from the internship for you?
During my internship, I have gained several key takeaways that have significantly impacted my professional growth. The first is the connections you make during your internship could be the foundations of your professional network later in your career, it also helps to put a face with the name. As an intern with no professional experience in Planning & Allocation, I have made mistakes. One major thing I learned is that when I make a mistake or am unsure about something, I need to own up to it and ask questions to improve. The most important thing that I learned during my internship is to always pay attention to detail. This is not only an important thing to do in Planning & Allocation but in everything you do. Paying attention to detail helps minimize any simple mistakes. It’s a very simple thing that doesn’t require any skills just to focus and pay attention.
Looking for career development and personal growth? Apply today to unlock your potential with JD Finish Line. Apply at www.finishline.com/careers.
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