My 24' Summer Internship at Digital Matrix Systems

Introduction

Digital Matrix Systems is a risk and data management company that works with credit bureaus, banks, insurance companies, and other firms to provide informed business decisions based on data analysis. This company was founded in 1982 in Richardson, Texas by the CEO, David McGough.

I was selected as an 'HR Assistant Intern' at DMS for the 2024 Summer. As a Business Administration major, I know I have various options for career titles to choose from to jumpstart my career. However, with an opportunity to intern for a position such as Human Resources, I knew this would be an amazing start to learn how corporate offices function and how to maintain company success.

My 8-week internship wouldn't have been as successful as it was in terms of learning company policies, operating DMS' software applications, vastly adapting into my role expectations and multitasking effectively if it weren't for my mentor, Gregg Marut .

A few things I have Learned

A few notable skills that I have learned at DMS range from performing clerical tasks in BambooHR, creating pay band from market research analysis with Payfactors and ChatGPT, and process payroll through TRAX.

I have also learned important protocols that DMS (and every company) must follow to remain in compliance with state and federal regulations. This includes I-9 documents, benefit packages, reporting unemployment to state workforce commissions and at-will state rights.

The skills and knowledge that I have learned at DMS are valuable components that I will continue to strengthen and carry with me into my educational and career journey.

Recruiting Experience

Gregg and I assisted the Operations Manager in hiring for a newly opened position within in the department. We expedited the process of reviewing over 180 applicants that came from DMS' direct pipeline in under a month.

I created detailed excel spreadsheets that documented Greg and I's progress with candidates, such as interview selections, advancing or (unfortunately) passing on applicants regarding the next steps, and referring candidates to our hiring manager to set up an interview.

Another benefit of this process is that I gained insight on recruitment works and what hiring managers look for in candidates. I hope to apply this knowledge in my future job source and/or career path.

Conclusion

My overall experience at Digitial Matrix Systems exceeded all expectations I originally had stepping in. The amount of knowledge and skillsets that I learned and developed within 8-weeks is something I will carry with me in the workforce. I am thankful for the opportunity that DMS has given me as my first corporate job experience as well as an amazing work culture to learn in.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Digital Matrix Systems to any applicant- future intern or future graduate to check DMS out.

Thank you, Digital Matrix Systems.