hi-speed soul

This summer I interned at the headquarters of a very large corporation. I realize that a lot high school kids would give anything to have such experience under their belt, but in all honesty I hated every minute of being in that office. Two weeks before the end of summer, I criticized the company and the inherently evil nature of their field of business in front of some of my co-workers. Later that day, I was asked to leave the premises, and the next day I resigned. I still feel terrible for offending the people I worked with, but I don't regret resigning.

At this point I'm wondering if I should mention this work experience on any of my applications. Does anyone know if the admissions office of a small, selective school make a reference call? Should I avoid the risk, or am I just being paranoid? I know for certain that human resources would not have positive things to say about me in general due to what I pulled on my last day at the office...

Any input would be appreciated!

dollface

First, I think you should formally apologize to the company. It shows some maturity. Plus, you never know who they may know. As far as listing it on your resume, it depends. If you feel like you didn't get anything out of it and/or can't say anything nice about the company, then leave it off your resume. I don't know the specifics about that HR at that company, but most former employers are very selective about any negative details they disclose (for legal reasons). I'm sure there are some positive things you did that they would be able to mention though.

For future's sake, maintain your professionalism and don't burn your bridges.

oncampus

Just wondering, what kind of company was it?

rugsneu

Input: what you did was horribly immature and stupid. It very well could come back and haunt you in the future. I dont know the specifics of the "inherent evil" of their business, but in any case you sound like you are naive about the world in general.

idonotcare

i think you have to be really talented to get that job, but also very opinionated and possibly a little self-centered to have done what you did. i know because i think i am the same way. The best thing to do is learn from it and move on. Put it on your resume. People understand you make mistakes and you are still learning how to behave in a professional environment. With time hopefully you will get a hold of the workplace politics.
Best of luck.