GEICO

UI Designer Intern

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I loved the design team there. It is really small and everyone knows each other pretty well. What you do in your internship really matters and it was super fulfilling.

What I wish was different

I wish it had maybe gone on for a month more. 10 weeks felt kinda short. Also, my friend’s offer after the internship wasn’t great and seemed like a low salary for working in DC :/ also If you are not working in design, it may be a bit of a crap shoot

Advice

Take on as much work as you think you can handle, but don’t say yes to everything or you will be overworked. If you don’t have enough to do, ask for more!!

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Business Leadership Intern

June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

The group of people I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish that it started earlier in May! I also wish that I was ore interested in the industry because it seems as though it offers competitive pay to its employees.

Advice

I would be sure to be as prepared as possible for phone and in-person interviews. There is many steps to the interview process and you must be prepared, and also be yourself. The company appreciates authenticity.

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Business Leadership Intern

June - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate in teams to solve real-world business problems. I learned a lot about process implementation of solutions, as well as more about my own leadership style. It was also a great opportunity to refine my presentation skills. I was able to establish team and mentor relationships that I have maintained to this day!

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer than 8 weeks. It would have been great to do another project or two.

Advice

Always be open to learning and be sure to demonstrate leadership maturity by taking initiative to go above and beyond. Setting goals for yourself at the beginning of the internship is really rewarding as well. It is amazing to see the progress you make as a leader in just 8 weeks!

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Software analyst

June 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Very good environment/culture, new building so pretty much everyone is new to the area and learning the job. Training was thorough and fantastic.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Be fine with getting out of your comfort zone. Be as confident as you can be in the interviews and willing to learn.

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GEICO Internship

June - August 2019 • Fredericksburg, VA

What I liked

Working with students my age but from all different backgrounds. We all were similar in age and were rising seniors, so we were very likeminded however we all strived for that leadership position. It helped my grow professionally while still building my leadership and other skills. During this 9 week internship, we were given 3-4 projects, some larger than others but all required working in new teams and presenting to all department heads, VP, and even the CEO at one point.

What I wish was different

Honestly, there is not one thing I would change. I wish it was longer!

Advice

If you want to be pushed and strive to be the best version of yourself than this is the internship for you! There are times where you are completely stressed out however, you learn new skills, get real world work experience and get to expand your network with amazing people.

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Business leadership intern

June - August 2019 • Woodbury, NY

What I liked

It was a very welcoming and inviting experience. A good introduction to an office lifestyle with a good company culture.

What I wish was different

The internship class was very large, it was easy to feel overwhelmed in large group settings and the experience wasn’t as individualized as I would have wanted.

Advice

Having an internship gave me a piece of real world experience to have a better understanding before graduation. I would advocate for everyone to get as much work experience to build relationships and find out what you like and dislike in a job and workplace before graduating.

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IT Intern

June - August 2019 • Chevy Chase, MD

What I liked

The work environment was great! Everyone was super helpful, they all loved working for GEICO, and the internship was very well organized.

What I wish was different

Being randomly assigned a team could be hit or miss, which would detract from the experience. I got lucky and loved my team, but some interns wished they were on a different team.

Advice

Ask questions about anything and everything. I learned way more about the company and systems they had because I just asked other people I met about their projects. If you only focus on your project and don't try to meet people, you will not get as much out of it as you could have.

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Business Leadership Intern

June - August 2019 • North Liberty, IA

What I liked

Great people and great experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was perfect.

Advice

Apply to GEICO!

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Business Leadership Summer Intern

May - August 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

This internship was a lot of fun! We were able to present to the senior leadership team multiple times and really get to know the leaders within the office. Everyone in the office was extremely kind and willing to help us in every project that we we challenged with.

What I wish was different

We had a very large group this summer which caused for a lot of conflict. Moving forward smaller groups would work better.

Advice

Go in ready to do presentations and learn about the business. GEICO offers a lot of knowledge about the insurance industry and GEICO as a whole. The GEICO office was both welcoming and a fun environment to want to work in moving forward.

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Intern

June - August 2019 • Fredericksburg, VA

What I liked

There was a lot of time spent to developing us as professionals. Tons of feedback from supervisors and peers. Opportunity to work on real business problems.

What I wish was different

If you finished your project, you had absolutely nothing to do. Very hierarchical and bureaucratic.

Advice

To make the most out of it, 1) form a relationship with your supervisor 2) seek out additional mentors and projects.

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Summer Business Leadership Intern

June - August 2019 • Lakeland, FL

What I liked

Very beneficial company that truly invests in its employees.

What I wish was different

I wish they weren’t so adamant on business students.

Advice

Be open to critiques and constructive criticism.

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Business Leadership Intern

June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

Real-world business experience. Tons of exposure to upper-management. Assigned a peer mentor and a manager mentor to help you throughout the whole process. Offer you the chance to interview for a full-time position at the end of the interview. Friday's were spent out of office doing community service. Also paid really well. Great company culture and a great place to intern!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Business Leadership Intern

June - August 2018 • Lakeland, FL

What I liked

It allowed me to grow and gain professional corporate world experience that I wouldn't have otherwise. I was able to connect with students in similar situations to me and work in a team. I was able to get a full-time offer along with other individuals that I had built relationships with over the summer.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a better understanding of what the internship was going to be like before going into it. I loved every aspect of the internship while I was doing it , but prior to started I wasn't sure on exactly what I was going to be doing.

Advice

Be open to new experiences and seize every opportunity that comes your way. Everyone here is willing to help you and is looking out for your best interests.

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Business Leadership Development Intern

June - July 2018 • Virginia Beach, VA

What I liked

Loved getting experience in a corporate setting. I also really enjoyed being given real responsibility and being intellectually challenged throughout the course of the program.

What I wish was different

Nothing honestly

Advice

Apply ! It was a great experience and I would suggest the internship to anyone regardless of what Major they are. If you are hired work hard and it will pay off. When it comes to finding an internship of your own, utilize the career services office and always attend the career fair.

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Management leadership

May - August 2018 • Lakeland, FL

What I liked

The open experience that the employees offered to us.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have acted more on the projects that we did.

Advice

To stay busy and take any meaningful opportunity they might have.

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Summer Intern

June - August 2018 • Fredericksburg, VA

What I liked

The chance to learn new things and network with upper management

What I wish was different

I wish it was more specialized work with a specific department

Advice

Be open minded

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Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Coralville, IA

What I liked

I liked learning under upper management in a multi-billion dollar business and getting to interact with the leaders within the organization as well as work on projects for the company that were actually implemented, a great way to leave a lasting mark.

What I wish was different

I with there had been a little more structure on our project work and that our direct supervisor had been more involved with our team.

Advice

Be ready to get creative and spend lots of time talking to the team leaders and managers, they're all willing to spend the time to show you the ropes if you take initiative.

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Business Development Analyst

June - August 2018 • Fredericksburg, VA

What I liked

Pros: Great Mentor ship if you are looking for opportunities for personal growth, transparent leadership, access to the staff in the entire building so you can reach out to anyone in order to get more information for an area that you are interested in whether that be professional development or career opportunities. Great experience overall. Assigned work schedule along with what a day to day looks like.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

If you choose to work intern here, make sure you dont stress yourself out. It could be intimidating to present your projects to the Regional Vice Presidents and other officers but just know all feedback is good feedback and it is an opportunity to learn and grow. Make sure you reach out to people who you think can help you further your career whether it be at GEICO or somewhere else. Everyone is willing to help you.

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Business Leadership Development Intern

May - August 2018 • Macon, GA

What I liked

The internship was awesome. We had actual meaningful work within the company while learning about all the aspects within the insurance industry while developing my personal leadership skills and creating great relationships.

What I wish was different

Their was a lot of competition between each of the regional buildings in Macon throughout the internship, that shouldn't have really been necessary.

Advice

This is a great internship that shows you how a large corporation works separately, while all benefiting the greater whole of the company. I had so much fun and feel that I benefited personally and professionally from this opportunity while solving actual problems the company was facing.

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