Introducing: The 2012 Zappos Summer Interns
Las Vegas, Nevada.That’s where we, the first ever class of summer interns at the Zappos Family of Companies, find ourselves from now until the middle of August. And if the first 10 days are any...
View ArticleZappos Culture Through the Eyes of an Intern
I'm in a bit of a dilemma as I write this post because we were asked to keep these blog posts brief, but we were also asked to discuss the Zappos culture, and if my two weeks here has taught me...
View ArticleThe One and Only HR Intern
WOW! Zappos’ culture is unparalleled. I’m still trying to take everything in while finding my place in the HR dynamic, yet I feel like I’ve been here forever. It’s a strange sense of belonging you only...
View ArticleThree-Week Recap from the Zappos Interns
Hey everyone!It’s been over three weeks since the last blog post from the Zappos Interns, so here’s a quick rundown of what we’ve been up to lately:1. Our first All-Hands meeting: On June 22, we...
View ArticleCulture Project: Azzazinz
Upon acceptance of the Zappos Intern position, we were forced to sign, in blood, an agreement to create a culture project. It may have just been some cherry syrup, but that’s beside the point. We were...
View ArticleThe Piggy Back Ride
So, yeah. That happened. Let me give you some context: My Zappos mentor, Thomas has me and my fellow “mentees” write down 10 weekly goals every Monday; 5 job-related, 5 culture-related. When the week...
View ArticleMy Most Memorable Moment So Far…
These first six weeks of my internship have flown by faster than ever, and it is already a huge task to pin point one moment that is the most memorable to me. I feel like every day I have been so lucky...
View ArticleExploring Natural Wonders Around Las Vegas
One of the best parts about interning at Zappos has to be living in Las Vegas. Prior to coming here this summer, I had visited Las Vegas countless times; however, like most tourists, my experience with...
View ArticleTrading Places: "West Coast Meets Southern Style"
This internship has gone by so fast! I can’t believe I only have a couple weeks left with the other interns! One of my favorite components of the internship has been the mentor program. A group of...
View ArticleRecruiter Spotlight: Lauren, This Week's @InsideZappos Social VIP
Once upon a time, in a faraway land called South Carolina, a college senior was researching potential summer internship opportunities. She searched and searched and nothing seemed to catch her eye or...
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