BMT Internship Program
Students in the Business, Management, and Technology department share their real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom. Discover how hands-on experience is shaping the next generation of business leaders, innovators, and professionals from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ College.
Tyair Sanders – Foot Locker
Student Name: Tyair Sanders
Internship Site: Foot Locker
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- How would you describe your learning experience at the internship site?
ÌýÌýÌý My learning experience at Foot Locker wasÌýreally goodÌýbecause it gave me genuine experience working in a business environment instead of just learning about it in class.ÌýI learned a lot about customer service, teamwork, and how a retail storeÌýoperatesÌýevery day.ÌýIt also helped me become more comfortable talking to customers and handling different responsibilities during busy shifts.Ìý
- What skills did you bring to the internship site?
ÌýÌýÌý I brought communication and customer service skills from my past jobs. IÌýwas already usedÌýto working with people, helping customers, and being part of a team. I also came in with a strong work ethic, stayed on task, and was able to handle working in a fast-paced environment.Ìý
- What skills did you feel you lacked to complete your internship more effectively?
ÌýÌýÌý One thingÌýIÌýlacked at first was product knowledge and experience with some of theÌýstoreÌýsystems and operations. In the beginning, I was still learning how everything worked and how to handle certain situations with customers. I also think improving my leadership and organizational skills would help me do even better in the future, especiallyÌýsinceÌýI want to move into management one day.Ìý
- How do you think the internship will help prepare you to reach your future career goals?
ÌýÌýÌýÌýThis internshipÌýhelped prepare me for my future career goals because it gave me handsÌýon experience in business and retail. As a business major, it helped me understand how communication, teamwork, and customer service affect a company. It also made me more interested in management or business operations because I got to see how a business runsÌýdaily.Ìý
- What skills did you take away from the internship?
ÌýÌýÌý Some skills I took away from this internship are communication, teamwork, customer service, organization, and time management. I also became better at working under pressure and helping customers more confidently. Overall, the internship helped me grow professionally and gave me experience that I can use in future jobs and my career.Ìý
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BMT Internship Program
Students in the Business, Management, and Technology department share their real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom. Discover how hands-on experience is shaping the next generation of business leaders, innovators, and professionals from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ College.