The University of Toledo

Student Testimonials

WHAT OUR BUSINESS STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES...

"Internships are a great benefit for any student, and especially for students in the College of Business. With relevant experience, students are likely to find a job faster than if they hadn't had an internship experience. Also, with that internship experience, a student can find out if the area they were working is something they would want to do in the future. It is better to find out if you do or do not enjoy something now, before you get into a full time position and then found out you aren't interested in that area. Business Career Programs was very accommodating at helping me set up an alternate interview time when the listed time would not work in my schedule. Stacy was very fast and helpful at finding a time that could work for both the Internal Audit department and myself. I appreciate all of the work that BCP does to help students get an interview and land that internship. I think that this office is a huge asset to the College of Business and helps UT COBI students stand out from the crowd."
-Allison, Spring 2012

"I received the email from Terribeth Gordon about this opportunity. Without that email I would have never known about this opportunity. I really like those emails and read every one."
- Holden, Spring 2012
Information Systems

"The benefits of this internship was they offered me a full time job twice."
-James, Spring 2012

"The BCP has been nothing short of spectacular. The daily e-mails that I'm sent everyday is incredible, and it's as if the University is job searching for me. With the number of opportunities out there, it’s very probable to get a job and the BCP is a great asset to this University and its business students."
-Jordan, Spring, 2012

"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

"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

" 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

"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