USAA

Auto Adjuster Intern

May - July 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

Great people, culture, and values!

What I wish was different

It was an excellent internship. Very structured and a fantastic experience!

Advice

It is a great internship but it is also a lot of fun. I wold recommend it to anyone!

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Software Developer and Integrator III

May - August 2019 • Plano, TX

What I liked

This was an intense and amazing learning experience. USAA has its reputation for being the most prestigious IT internship someone can get for a reason. They plop you into a SCRUM team and you are put right to work as if you were a full hire in their team. I wrote test code to ensure that the API my team was working on functioned, I helped implement the front end, integrate the two functions together, and so much more on just the technical side. For the business side I was a part of every meeting, and I really got to be vocal during planning sessions and offer my opinion.

What I wish was different

As indicated by the title, being a software developer requires a mass of coding knowledge. I was never and remain to be shaky in my confidence with coding so I tended to pair program a lot where two heads would work in one IDE. Pair programming itself is not what I wish was different, but rather who drove. I tended to be the passenger in pair programming letting my fellow co-worker do the driving, but I would have learned more and retained more had I driven with the pair programming.

Advice

If you are fortunate enough to find your selves through the doors of USAA, then talk to and set up 30 min meetings with as many managers as possible. Each place has their own way of running their team and they all have unique wisdoms to share. Besides, this IS a 10 week interview, you might find a manager that you click with perfectly and end up on their team. If you keep your head down, you won't have used your internship to it's full potential in building a network and learning about the company.

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Data Engineering Intern

May - July 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I loved the culture at USAA. The full time employees that I worked with were very helpful when I had questions and were willing to help me understand what I was asked to complete.

What I wish was different

I wish finding housing would have been a little easier. It was hard to find a place to live having no family down in Phoenix.

Advice

Begin networking early in your studies. I found this internship when I was a sophomore, so never think you are to young to start interviewing for internships.

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Data Engineering Intern

May - July 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I loved the culture at USAA. I also enjoyed learning how to apply all of my skills from class to real world problems.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gone into my internship not worried about my skill set. Once I got comfortable, I realized that I knew enough and had the skills to learn what was needed. These are all taught to students here at BYU-Idaho.

Advice

No matter what year you are in school, begin to network. The earlier you begin, the better it will be for you. I found this internship through personal networking. So network!

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Software Developer & Integrator

May - July 2019 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Everything. USAA is a fantastic employer with amazing benefits and an incredible work environment. I was working on a real project that they have now put into production.

What I wish was different

I wish Texas wasn't so humid, but I honestly have no complaints about my experience. Everything else was perfect.

Advice

If you have the chance, apply! If you are in a technology related degree, USAA is awesome. Learn about their core values and if you'd be a good fit for the company.

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Staff Underwriting Intern

May - July 2019 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

I liked the responsibility that I was given, and the amount of help with project that I received when needed. The work/life balance was amazing along with the company culture. I was able to see the real value of teamwork, and how things were interconnected in my department.

What I wish was different

I wish my project was a little bit more tied into the focus of my internship. All in all, there was nothing else that I would change.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and maybe make a mistake here and there. Internships are meant for you to have a learning curve in that field.

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Software Developer and Integrator

May - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Company culture was very warm and welcoming. Created a great environment to grow.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Claims Adjuster Intern

May - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed the structure of the internship and how I received real experience during my 10 weeks there.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Actuarial Intern

May - August 2017 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

They have a really solid intern program build up. There were 11 interns including me when I worked there. They make sure that you have a project that can be completed during the internship, and you have lots of resources to complete it. All the people I met that had worked there were very friendly and approachable. They also have educational programs like Actuarial Foundations and Generalized Linear Models. There are also presentations you'll have to do at the end of the internship that will help you for future jobs.

What I wish was different

Work got a little repetitive for me, but they are good at creating work for you if you get bored or finish your project early.

Advice

To be competitive, try to have at least one actuary exam passed before your internship. Don't be afraid that you will look "dumb" if you ask questions, and understand that your mentor is reviewing your performance throughout the internship.

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Software Integrator

May - August 2017 • Plano, TX

What I liked

Real work was accomplished that was put into production. Had many fun networking and morale booster events. Had opportunity to join and participate in employee groups and clubs. Had their own Gamecon, sports leagues, and happy hour groups.

What I wish was different

Wish there was an opportunity to work from home and continue internship.

Advice

Don't be afraid of challenging yourself. USAA put most people opposite to their strengths and waited to see if we rose to the challenge.

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IT Intern

June - August 2017 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Everyone is super nice and helpful when they can be. A very pleasant place

What I wish was different

I wish every intern had a project as engaging as mine

Advice

Work towards learning as much as you can from as many people as you can

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Software Developer and Integrator III Intern

May - August 2018 • Plano, TX

What I liked

The working environment was fantastic. Everyone at USAA is extremely helpful and will stop what they are doing to help solve your problems. They really emphasize teamwork and being part of a company with works that matters , especially since it affects our members financially (US Veterans and their families). I learned so much in this internship that it dwarfs nearly all my college computer science classes combined.

What I wish was different

That it was longer!

Advice

Just be yourself. Be confident in your skillset. Be coachable and ready to learn.

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Investment Management Intern

June - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Company culture

What I wish was different

More work

Advice

Networking is key in the workplace

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Financial Advice and Solutions Group Intern

May - August 2018 • Colorado Springs, CO

What I liked

I loved working in a business environment that had an incredible culture. I was also treated like an adult even though I was only an intern. They wanted to hear my ideas and made me feel important. I also had a ton of time spent with the executives which was great networking.

What I wish was different

I do not really wish anything was different. I loved every minute of my internship and would highly reccommend it to anyone who is interested in working with a massive company.

Advice

I would like to share this advice... When you speak or give presentations to authoritative figures, make sure to do so with as much confidence as possible. Even if you do not understand exactly what you are presenting on or talking about, they will see how hard you are trying and will respect you for that. I will also give this advice... If the oppotunity to move across the country arises for an internship, DO IT. Now is the time to do so and learn about yourself and what you like.

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IT Intern

June - August 2018 • Plano, TX

What I liked

The atmosphere of the company was refreshing. Mistakes were opportunities to learn. The workspace was clean and an open environment for collaboration. The team we worked alongside welcomed myself and other interns with open arms.

What I wish was different

It would have been nice to experience a wide variety of groups instead of working exclusively within one department. But it is understandable that with only 10 weeks that would be difficult.

Advice

Don’t just focus on doing the job you are given. The internship is an experience to make friends and connections that will last a lot longer than the 10 weeks you are there.

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Front End Web Development Intern

May - August 2018 • Plano, TX

What I liked

The company culture was laid back and open. The work we did was actually implemented into production, and relevant to what I'm looking for in a career.

What I wish was different

I was on a team of all interns secluded in a conference room, so I didn't get the most accurate picture of what life would be like if I returned for full-time employment.

Advice

MIS majors get very little programming exposure during the program, so to be a development intern I would strongly encourage some outside study. Pick a language that you like (JavaScript in my case) and build some things with it that you can then show potential employers. You will gain valuable programming experience to transfer into a career, as well as a portfolio you can use to show employers what you can do.

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Information Security Analyst

May - July 2019 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

The friendly environment and willingness of help from other workers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Developer Intern

May - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

The company vibe and inclusiveness

What I wish was different

None

Advice

100% recommend!

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Software Development Intern

May - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Everybody on the team was willing to help whenever I had questions or bugs in my code that I couldn't work out. Sometimes the entire team would swarm around my laptop and, despite having little no experience with the language I was using, they shared their views on the high-level concepts and had great, insightful questions. That degree of teamwork is impressive and certainly memorable! Regarding the company, it lives, eats, sleeps, and breathes its mission -- to serve those who serve.

What I wish was different

Advice

Anybody can learn an algorithm or learn a new language. What the hiring staff want to see is initiative, confidence, and energy. They want to hire people they want to work with... who also happen to be capable at what they do. Go into your interviews with a calm and professional attitude, but be prepared to have fun with the people you interact with. Be excited!

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Software Engineering I

May - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I loved working for USAA because they prioritized learning over productivity level. They made sure that I was able to have whatever experience I thought would be valuable so that my internship would help me be more rounded.

What I wish was different

While I loved working close to where I live now, going back I wish I would have chosen to intern at the Plano office. I have been considering leaving Phoenix when I graduate but have no idea what that area is like.

Advice

I would tell other students to make sure to chose a company that aligns with their long-term goals and that they believe would help them have a sense of purpose and accomplishment rather than just a paycheck. I chose to accept a full-time offer with USAA because they care about members of the military and their local communities, and both of those are important to me.

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