The University of Toledo

Student Testimonials

WHAT OUR BUSINESS STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES...

"Internships are a sneek peak into reality. The abilitiy to have hands-on experience in the industry or field that you desire to be apart of is phenominal. It bridges the gap between courses and what you will actually need in the workplace. I learned information that is critical to my growth process to help tranisition from a undergraduate student to a graduate of University of Toledo. Business Career Programs assisted myself through e-mails that I received from Dr. Terribeth Gordon Moore. Without the e-mail I wouldn't of had the opportunity to have this great experience this Spring semester."                                            
- Allison, August 2012 Graduate
Marketing & E-Commerce

"If it wasn't for the wonderful Business Career Programs office in the College of Business and Innovation, I would not have gained the internships needed to make this full-time opportunity a possibility.  Every employer that I interviewed with was very impressed with the number of internships that I have had.  When asked how I managed to obtain so many, my answer was always, 'Thanks to the amazing Business Career Programs in my college and the network they have built with local employers!'"
- Caroline, Fall 2011 Graduate
Human Resource Management

"I strongly believe in internships after this amazing experience.  Internships are the gateway to the corporate world.  I have received multiple interview opportunities based on my internship alone.  I truly believe my future will be paved upon the experience gained in my internship.  I would not have this confidence without the help of the Business Career Programs at The University of Toledo!"
- Benjamin, Fall 2012 Graduate
International Business and Marketing

Business Career Programs has very good student service - it is something The University of Toledo College of Business and Innovation should be proud of!"
- Brandon, Spring 2012 Graduate
Information Systems

"Enjoyed interviewing with Ford and working with Business Career Programs.  Keep up the good work...YOU ALL ROCK!"
- Cameron, Spring 2013 Graduate
Supply Chain Management

" I am very impressed with the College of Business and Innovation at The University of Toledo.  They went above and beyond my expectations!"
Trevor, Spring 2013 Graduate
Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management

" Greatly appreciate all the work of Business Career Programs.  I wouldn't have a job without you!"
Cailin, Spring 2010 Graduate
Accounting

"I highly recommend that each and every student try and go out on at least one internship or co-op during the course of their Undergraduate program.  I have been lucky in that I have worked on two different co-ops and have been able to see how what I'm learning in class applies to the real world in different companies.  The Business Career Programs provided me access to the Job Fair, which granted me the interview with Marathon Oil Corporation, with whom I am currently interning with in Findlay, Ohio."
-Ian, Spring 2011 Graduate
Information Systems

"Going through the interview process with Business Career Programs was one of the best things to happen to me in my college career.  As an intern, I have learned so much more than I could in a typical classroom.  Gaining the real world experience has helped me decide the exact type of work that I would like to do when I graduate."
-Jenna, Spring 2011 Graduate
Accounting and Finance

"This internship has truly given me a taste of what the real world will look like after graduation because it literally is the real world.  I am doing real assignments that are needed for my sales team to succeed in their everyday work tasks.  This internship has been beneficial because I feel as if I am needed to help complete assignments for Dana Corporation instead of assignments for a grade.  Terribeth made it very easy for me to get my foot in the door at Dana when she sent out the mass e-mail for the internship.  The fact that everyday I check my e-mail and I have at least six or seven internship/co-op opportunities in my inbox is proof of how UT wants you to not only be prepared for the next level but actually take you there too!"
-Daniel, Spring 2011 Graduate
Professional Sales and Marketing

"The biggest benefit of having an internship related to your major is getting the chance to apply the concepts learned in class to real world situations.  A big tool that helped me find my internship was the use of Career Shift through the Business Career Programs website."
-Jon, Spring 2011 Graduate
 Finance and Financial Services

"There are countless benefits of participating in internships.  You learn so much in formation in the classroom but when you actually get to take a break from school and put that knowledge to use, it all sinks in.  I am in the Beta Alpha Psi and attended Feet the Firms Night, which is where I first met most of the people I interviewed with.  I then attended the UT Job Fair where I talked with countless firms and gave out my resumes.  From there I got interviews and received an offer with Mira & Kolena.  I definitely wouldn't have gotten my position if not for the work of Beta Alpha Psi and Business Career Programs."
-Lauren, Spring 2012 Graduate
Accounting

"An internship provides real world experience that enriches the student's knowledge of their desired career.  It provides teamwork and leadership opportunities to prepare you for your future positions.  By attending the College of Business and Innovation Job Fair, I was able to get my foot in the door; now I'm off to a great start in my career."
-Michael, Spring 2011 Graduate
Information Systems

"There are many benefits to the internship I had with the Tom James Company.  The main benefit was being able to go out and apply classroom sales knowledge to the real world.  I had the unique opportunity as an intern to train like a full-time hire from the beginning of my senior year at the University of Toledo until being hired full-time after graduation.  A lot of what I did was prospect clients for when I begin selling after graduation, this way I have a head start at building my clientele.  I also learned a lot about goal setting, motivation, and how to prospect.  The University of Toledo Business Career Programs Office sent me an email informing me of the Tom James Company holding interviews on campus, so I sent in my resume and later was called for an interview.  Soon after, I found myself in Cleveland 3 days a week for almost my entire senior year where I fulfilled my sales internship requirement."
-Kevin, Spring 2011 Graduate
Professional Sales

"Internships provide an excellent opportunity for students to apply what is learned in the classroom to a real-life setting.  Terms and concepts help on to be aware of what is going on, but they fail to provide that edge that helps people excel in their careers.  Internships help to fill the disconnect that exists between knowledge and experience.  In addition, there are a number of aspects of work that one does not consider when choosing a major, and internships really help to expose a lot of the unknown.  The College of Business and Innovation Job Fair that took place in the fall of 2010 was the key component to me finding my internship.  It gave me the opportunity to talk to people from the company face-to-face; this provided me with an "inside track."
-Brian, Fall 2011 Graduate
Professional Sales and Marketing

"Participation in an internship is a great way to gain experience that is relevant to your major and often leads to full-time job opportunities.  The knowledge and experience gained through an internship can not be learned in the classroom.  The University of Toledo assisted in my search and selection process by hosting the Job Fair where I was able to talk with many different companies."
-McKenna, Spring 2012 Graduate
Accounting and Finance