MetLife

Operations Intern

June - August 2019 • Warwick, RI

What I liked

The networking environment.

What I wish was different

More training opportunities.

Advice

Don’t be scared to step out of your comfort zone.

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Global Operations Intern

June - August 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

I had my own mentor who helped me with anything I needed. She ended up being a very positive female influence in my life.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions and make connections!

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Communications Intern

June - August 2018 • Warwick, RI

What I liked

The professional atmosphere

What I wish was different

Worked part time

Advice

If you think you want to work an office job in the future, get an office job internship so you know what you are getting yourself into

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Direct Pay U.S Pension

June - July 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

The internship experience was hands on and the teamwork was phenomenal. Each day at the job was an new experience for me. I've gained much knowledge about share point, professional wear and public speaking.

What I wish was different

I wished there were more interns at the Tampa locations.

Advice

Don't Panic !

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Global Operations Intern

May - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I like that my manager was willing to adjust my projects to strengthen my skillsets but allowed me to interact with different departments for different projects.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more activities to allow the interns throughout the building to interact.

Advice

Always be willing to adapt to different challenges and don't be afraid to ask questions.

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Business Analyst Intern

June - August 2019 • Greenville, SC

What I liked

Loved the community and everyone’s willingness to help. I was thrown right into meaningful projects and connected with people from all areas of the business. MetLife cares and wants it’s employees (and interns) to feel important.

What I wish was different

The office in Greenville was smaller, so I wish that was bigger so I could’ve met more people!

Advice

Being thrown into projects without a lot of experience is scary - but well worth it. You were chosen for a reason which means you are capable. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes - it’s a learning process. And finally, make sure you meet people and show them you are the “real deal” by grabbing coffee and being willing to help wherever you are needed - even if it means staying late.

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MetLife Technical University Intern

May - August 2019 • Whippany, NJ

What I liked

I had the opportunity to learn a lot of new skills, like SQL, JS, Angular, and PowerShell. I learned about Azure DevOps and how to create a secure connection to VMs using Bastion so that I could assist the members of my team in troubleshooting issues when they transitioned to working on Azure DevOps, and I thought it was rewarding to actually be of use. The pay was also very generous.

What I wish was different

The internship program didn't seem very structured in the NJ location. Also, partly because it's such a large corporation, there was not a lot of transparency, so I wasn't really able to see the impact I had. We were also given a group project assignment with the goal of improving MetLife's sustainability, but I was frustrated with the lack of transparency in the entities MetLife supported financially. I did find out that the corporate PAC donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to conservative PACS and political candidates with harmful environmental policies, and that MetLife Investments Management invests a lot in oil companies, which seems to conflict with the sustainability commitment quite a bit.

Advice

If considering MTU, I would suggest applying for the Cary, North Carolina location. The internships there seemed a lot more structured, and there is a larger community of interns and more relaxed culture on the campus there.

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Actuarial Intern

May - August 2019 • Bridgewater Township, NJ

What I liked

The projects I was given were engaging and pragmatic. I always understood how my work would be used in future business decisions. Also, my team and department were very supportive and willing to extend help whenever I needed them.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Actuarial Intern

June - August 2019 • Bridgewater Township, NJ

What I liked

I really enjoyed the sense of community and support I felt during my summer at MetLife. I was presented with real world projects, and got to give presentations of my findings to the other interns as well as the VP of my department.