The overall experience was great! I liked the fact that i was able to be involved in real projects, and I was able to contribute to the team. I also loved the fact that the company cares about their employees, and they care about their career growth. I was able to learn a lot with this internship and expand my skillset.
What I wish was different
There's nothing i want to change about my experience. It was such a great learning experience!
Advice
Everything can get too overwhelming, and it's always important to take a breather and make the most out of the experience. Ask questions and get involved are some of the best ways to make most out of the internship experience.
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IT
May - August 2022 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Amazing place to work with everyone being extremely friendly and supportive.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I really enjoyed everything about my internship and hope to come back as a full time employee
Advice
Be prepared to learn
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Sales Specialist
May - August 2021 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
I loved talking to new people everyday. I learned about so many different jobs there are. I loved hearing about the history some people had and their stories. The environment was great and really positive. The people in my department always wanted to help move you onto the next thing.
What I wish was different
I wish I would've gotten to explore more in the different departments. There are 165 different departments and I wish I could've gotten the chance to meet more people and find out what they do.
Advice
It's a great experience but repetitive. It can get boring sometimes. My sales manager was very laid back and they trust you. They're a great atmosphere to be in!
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IT Developer Intern
September - December 2021 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
- Remote
- Good WLB
What I wish was different
- Outdated Technology
- Pay is below market for IT/SWE (intern and full time)
- No mentorship from senior developers
Advice
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Actuarial Intern
May 2020 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Everyone there was very helpful towards interns and the projects were meaningful.
What I wish was different
Advice
Excel and SAS experience are extremely helpful as they are the main two software that an intern will work in. I had lots of excel experience and no SAS experience, but I was still successful in this internship.
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Purchasing Fleet
November 2018 - August 2019 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
The encouraging environment, professional atmosphere, and constant need to push forward.
What I wish was different
Nothing. The experience I had there was wonderful.
Advice
Take notes and always ask for help if you need it. Communicate.
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IT Intern
May - August 2019 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Working with other interns who were also college students and getting to know them.
What I wish was different
To have worked on a project that required more effort from each team member
Advice
It may seem difficult at first but it's important to give it time. You won't know unless you try!
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Intern (Information Technology)
May - August 2019 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to ask a question when you are curious or confused. Your supervisor will be very happy to clarify as needed, and it will increase the knowledge of all people involved.
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Intern
January 2019 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Ask questions and take initiative
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Computer Network Analyst Intern
May 2019 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Everyone was friendly. I had a good job tasks. Final project was fun and gave me good experience.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Work hard and it pays off.
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Software Developer Intern
May - August 2019 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Lots of experience training in a real world work environment
What I wish was different
More work. Full timers were very busy and didn’t have time to look for work easy enough for an intern
Advice
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IT intern
May 2019 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
- Great mentors
- Professional environment
- Great boss who wants his employee to grow
- Challenging tasks
What I wish was different
I wish there was no formal clothing policy.
Advice
Always ask questions and dont be afraid to talk to people at higher level. Expand your network within network. Complete tasks with good quality of work because at the end of the internship, they WILL analyze your work.
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Intern
May 2018 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Very flexible company that allowed me to learn about the field I was in and gave me responsibilities where I knew I was making a difference. Great company atmosphere and everyone there was super nice and helpful.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been able to shadow more than 1 other department in the company so I could find the area that was just right for me.
Advice
You get out of it what you put into it so just do your best and you'll have a great experience!
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Personal Lines Underwriting Intern
May 2018 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed how organized the internship program was and how the interns were assigned real-life work, and not just busy-work throughout the summer. I also really enjoyed being put on a project that incorporated interns from a variety of different departments (IT, accounting, etc.). It allowed me to not only expand my network, but work with different mindsets to form a solution to a difficult problem.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Insurance Underwriting Intern
December 2016 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Insurance experience
What I wish was different
More interaction with other interns
Advice
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Insurance Underwriting Intern
May - August 2018 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
The training I experienced was very beneficial. In addition, I was able to complete a summer long project for my department, and then also participate in a company wide group project with interns from other departments. They did a great job of allowing me to make a real contribution to the company.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have been in a different role than insurance underwriting.
Advice
To reach out to professionals in your department and other departments to talk about their job experience and career path. Most people are always willing to sit down and talk with you, and this helps you build a larger network.
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Accounting Intern
May - July 2018 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
Very personalized experience. Got a great view of the insurance industry.
What I wish was different
Advice
Great for sophomores
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Claims Operations Intern
May - August 2018 • Fairfield, OH
What I liked
CIC held many classes and events that allowed me to learn about all of the functions, skills, and opportunities which exist within the wide world of insurance. Teams of interns worked on a summer-long project, which we presented to managers, coworkers, and even executives. The project was completely intern-led, so teams could make the best or worst of it depending on their drive. In my department, there was always useful work to be done, and there were occasionally opportunities to solve special problems or help out with unique events.
What I wish was different
The day-to-day work in my department was very repetitive (not that anyone could have necessarily changed that) and my hours were very rigid - other interns could show up late so long as they stayed late, but I had to be there 8a to 4:45p no matter what. The intern coordinators also failed to live up to their promises of cross-department experiences - the only people who got to do this this were those that reached out to the departments personally.
Advice
This internship is ultimately a good experience so long as you are open minded enough to learn from it and not be turned off by supposedly "outdated" practices or the aging executive team. Also remember that you're lucky to have an internship at all, so don't complain about how much they pay or what they expect you to do - if you can't handle this, then you can't handle the real world.
