State Farm as a company was wonderful, loved the company culture and all the people I met. I learned a lot and never expected to get into insurance which I found amusing. But I had a very productive and wonderful time during the summer.
What I wish was different
I only wish the internship hadn't been remote, but that couldn't be changed unfortunately.
Advice
Pay attention and network, people WANT to help you succeed.
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Sales Intern (Insurance)
May - August 2021 • Roseville, MN
What I liked
It was very stable. I had a specific routine throughout the week I knew what time work started when I would leave. There were many opportunities to critique specific skills that I needed to work on and discovered ones I excelled with. I enjoyed getting to have the freedom to explore different marketing strategies that I learned throughout my time at Gustavus with customers.
What I wish was different
Just a variety of new tasks to do. Overtime work there became very repetitive and mundane.
Advice
It was a great introduction to what a typical sales position would be like with an insurance company. One piece of advice would be to absorb everything you're taught with sales like a sponge. I learned a lot of different techniques and skills to use to help finish sales and create relationships with customers.
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Enterprise Technology Intern
August 2019 • Champaign, IL
What I liked
Learned a lot and got to work on real projects and make decisions that impacted the future of the project.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make sure to network and take advantage of your mentors and job shadow opportunities
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Marketing Intern
April - August 2021 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
An agents office is essentially a small business so you have to be independent - being consistent and taking care of customers is very important but you learn a lot.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Take advantage of your time and try to get licensed in insurance!
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Enterprise Technology Intern
May - July 2021 • Dunwoody, GA
What I liked
I loved State Farm’s work environment. Everyone was so encouraging and helpful. The company really pushed for personal growth and a work life balance
