Working as a corporate office intern with TeAM, Inc., I was given assignments that required me to think like a businessman and to use judgment that always took into consideration the best interest of the client.

I had a number of regular duties and even helped organize the company's client appreciation miniature golf social. My main area of focus was assisting with the recruiting process.

Over time, I became responsible for communicating all intern related HR matters to the other interns. I evaluated numerous resumes and made suggestions for candidate selection. I even stood-in for the HR Manager while she was away at a training class. It was daunting but exhilarating. One of my greatest feelings of accomplishment came when a candidate I selected was chosen for a proposal. I learned that a successful CEO knows every aspect of the company and I feel well on my way to becoming prepared to run such a company . . . from the ground up.

I was an intern with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and the TRICARE Military Health System, both a division of the DoD.

During my internship I was introduced to military healthcare by employees in many different positions. I helped create a database for special needs patients, received certifications from the MHS Learn website, and aided in the recruitment of potential employees along with numerous other functions and activities.

Working one-on-one with the employees has given me a great understanding of what must be put into their jobs in order to make sure that not only the soldiers are being take care of, but their families as well. I was honored to work with such brave and selfless individuals in such a rewarding job.

Working at DHIMS as a Department of Defense intern contractor has greatly increased my knowledge in the areas of information management, security and healthcare. I learned an abundance of information on AHLTA [generic, mobile, and theater]. This software revolutionized the medical healthcare system of the military. I also learned a lot about Acquisition/Cost Analysis and how training within this area can significantly improve your chances to further a government career.

Work with my POC helped me understand the workflow. Being allowed an up-close, first-hand view to his knowledge and experience was a true honor. It was a real experience, a real adventure, and a real pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful organization, no matter how unfortunately short the time. It was one-hundred percent worth it.

I ultimately reached the goals I aspired to which will be extremely useful in finding a job. How can one gain experience if the jobs that give experience require experience? This internship helped me and the other interns escape this 'catch-22'. Hopefully I will be able to return next year.

I interned with MHS/DHIMS (Military Health System/Defense Health Information System). They are dedicated to delivering medical, clinical and IT solutions surrounding the administration of benefits to our soldiers.

With my POC, I was lucky enough to be able to attend meetings and meet high-level authority figures. I learned first-hand how important it is to be able interact professionally with people on all levels. I attended new-employee orientations and was even allowed to participate in a few certification classes. The whole experience was eye-opening and rewarding in the extreme.

I have learned that nothing in this world gets accomplished just by people sitting down waiting for something to happen.   You have to get up and do something in order to become successful.   I enjoyed myself and learned a great many things.   Not the least of which is that I was fortunate to be a part of a great team.

I interned with DHSS and DOEHRS (Defensive Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness Services). One of the plans we worked on was DOEHRS-HC. HC means Hearing Conservation. This was a plan to develop a program that can test a single ear during a hearing test. Another was the DOEHRS-IH plan that involves surveys of the entomological, water, food, and general sanitation of the areas where American military personal are stationed. IH means Industrial Health.

Through the internship, I have learned about health information services and logistics from the contractor's perspective. I learned how a product -- such as a single-ear test -- goes from the idea stage, through the requirements and contract stage, and finally through to becoming a system that is used in health services worldwide.

I learned that communication and efficiency along with planning and collaboration is key for a successful outcome. This internship has been a valuable learning experience and I have developed a greater interest in the workings of the healthcare industry and look forward to furthering my understanding of its complexities.

I worked with the Requirements Management department of the DHSS, a division of MHS, (Military Healthcare System).

A lot of the work I did centered around improvement of the DOORS database. After studying the process through detailed hands-on review, I was able to help improve the accessibility and readability of the documents and files of the database. I feel proud of this accomplishment.

I was also able to reinforce my understanding of what it takes to build a successful career in the business world, how networking and managing requirements can make for solid career growth.