What do you want to be when you grow up? Still trying to figure that out? Us, too. Luckily, PetSmart fully supports career exploration and growth. By continuing to take on new projects or stretch into new departments, you have the opportunity to create your own career path. So many of our associates have crisscrossed all across the company allowing them to have well-rounded experiences and for PetSmart to have well-rounded associates. Meet some of our previous interns as they discuss what inspired them about PetSmart, and how they’ve grown their career since then!
Alexis was initially drawn to the company culture and associate work atmosphere at PetSmart. She felt aligned with our company mission and belief in something larger than retail. Alexis interned in Store Operations 2 years ago and, after expressing a passion for learning and development, Alexis was able to transition into Human Resources. As a Learning Consultant and Instructional Designer, she combines her profession with her passion to empower thousands of PetSmart associates. Alexis feels that her internship experience helped propel her to success and allowed her to get right into impactful work.
Advice to early career professionals:
Really dive in deep and make sure you are giving all your effort. You are going to get out what you put in when it comes to your internship experience.
Alexis
Manager, Learning & Development, 3 years
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