Overview
Introduction
The Wilbur-Ellis PLOT internship gives students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the world of agriculture, nutrition, and manufacturing.
Internship Program Stats
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About the Program
Wilbur-Ellis’ Professional Leaders of Tomorrow (PLOT) internship program is open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in the agriculture, nutrition, or manufacturing industries. Internships are available in the company’s sales and crop-scouting, agronomy operations, and support departments. Most internships run during the summer, but there are year-round positions available as well.
About the Company
Wilbur-Ellis, founded in 1921, operates in the field of agribusiness. It manufactures livestock and pet nutrition chemicals, crop protection and seed development methods, and liquid chemicals for functions in the agriculture, transportation, and energy sectors. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and its CEO is John Buckley.
Intern Reviews
- “Good work environment and a culture that promotes employee development.”
- “Work hours were very flexible, as long as the work that was required was completed. The culture was very relaxed but encouraged employees to complete their work efficiently and effectively to ensure the next step could be completed. Typically, I worked between 8-9 hours a day entirely on-site, but it was very possible if I had an appointment in the afternoon to bring my computer home and work remotely. I was acc...
- “Good work environment and a culture that promotes employee development.”
- “Work hours were very flexible, as long as the work that was required was completed. The culture was very relaxed but encouraged employees to complete their work efficiently and effectively to ensure the next step could be completed. Typically, I worked between 8-9 hours a day entirely on-site, but it was very possible if I had an appointment in the afternoon to bring my computer home and work remotely. I was accommodated if something came up in the afternoon and I was required to leave early, showing a very positive work/life balance. The overall environment was positive and welcoming, as the people I worked alongside were all very talkative, friendly, and willing to help!”
- “I loved working for the Wilbur-Ellis Company and strengthened my knowledge immensely in agronomy. The company is [respectful] of work/life balance as much as possible. Working in agriculture offers fluctuating schedules.”
Getting Hired Here
- “What was a situation where I was challenged, and how did I overcome it? How do you manage and balance your work life? Why a remote internship? What are you looking to get out of this internship? Why did you choose human resources?”
- “What classes have you taken to help with this position?”
- “What is your experience with the operations side of things? Are you currently going to school? If so, what are you going for, and [what is] your anticipated graduation date?”<...
- “What was a situation where I was challenged, and how did I overcome it? How do you manage and balance your work life? Why a remote internship? What are you looking to get out of this internship? Why did you choose human resources?”
- “What classes have you taken to help with this position?”
- “What is your experience with the operations side of things? Are you currently going to school? If so, what are you going for, and [what is] your anticipated graduation date?”
- “Do you work well with others? What is an example of when you had a conflict with another individual, and how did you fix it?”