Tell us about your internship experience. 

I could not have asked for a better internship experience! It was a dream! Instantly, I felt welcomed into the company as a team member whose thoughts and ideas were valued, which I didn’t expect being at ‘the bottom of the totem pole.’ My team members immediately stepped up to teach me the technical aspects of the job, while also providing advice on career opportunities at Hilti and elsewhere in the long run. I got to interact with people in multiple departments across the company, providing me a better understanding of the way we work. I really enjoyed the activities organized by HR to foster community between the intern group. Finally, presenting my project to a member of the executive board was humbling and an experience I won’t ever forget. 

How have you developed within your career so far? 

I have grown so much in my career at Hilti. From initially answering phones in our technical center (and gaining the knowledge to advise in anchoring applications), to learning how to present lengthy presentations clearly and effectively to a room full of people without getting nervous, to now building a network of relationships based on shared passion for correctly specifying firestop, I have gained the confidence in my well-rounded Hilti competence!   

What has surprised you the most about working at Hilti? 

The freedom to speak your mind and do what you think is best. I felt it as an intern and still do today – feedback is desired from employees, whether you're new or a veteran to the company. If you want to do something in your role that you feel would make it better (or make your successes better), you can.