The Simply Smarter Blog

At Sharp Electronics Corporation USA, internships are about more than gaining hands-on experience. They provide students with the opportunity to build professional skills, explore new interests, collaborate with experienced mentors, and grow in confidence as they take on real-world projects. Whether working in marketing, sales, technology, finance, or other business functions, Sharp interns are encouraged to contribute meaningful ideas while developing the skills that will help shape their future careers.

For marketing intern Leonora Kleinmann, what began as an opportunity to gain industry experience became a transformative year of personal and professional growth. Through a wide range of projects, collaboration with colleagues across the organization, and experiences both inside and outside the classroom, she discovered valuable lessons about communication, confidence, teamwork, and continuous learning.
 

In early June, I, along with fifteen other interns arrived at Sharp Headquarters in Montvale, New Jersey ready to embark on our internship journey.  A mix of emotions raced through me as I stepped into Sharp on my first day as an intern for Sharp’s office technology division. I was eager to learn about the corporate world and gain hands-on experience but anxious to meet new colleagues and prove myself in a professional setting.

Two months later, I can look back at my anxious self and see that my worries were unnecessary. With supportive and welcoming colleagues, along with an HR team that went above and beyond to ensure our success and inclusion, I was able to gain invaluable experiences and feel truly integrated into the Sharp community.