I got to rotate through multiple parts of the business, including Treasury, 401k, Pension, and Investments
What I wish was different
More interaction with other interns
Advice
Come in ready to learn and ask questions
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Media Relations Intern
June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I learned so much at this internship. My manager and mentor took me under their wings and taught me everything they know. This experience will definitely be what I talk about in interviews as my senior year comes to a close. BCBSA is the best of the best.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Put yourself out there and always ask questions. Be fearless in this process!
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IT intern
May - August 2019 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
I like the opportunity to learn and grow in a field I want to work in in the future
What I wish was different
Really nothing, I wish I could of stayed longer
Advice
Be more confident in talking to
Others right away instead of being nervous
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Sales and Account Management Intern
July - August 2019 • Richardson, TX
What I liked
I loved being involved in the off-site sales shadowing opportunities that were offered through the course of the internship and the plentiful networking opportunities.
What I wish was different
I do wish that there would have been more time spent or an internship program at the innovation lab located in Dallas, TX.
Advice
Time management and consistency is absolute key. Be true to who you are but also know the community culture of any organization that you work with.
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Information Services Intern
May - August 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
Very fun and team oriented place to work.
What I wish was different
I wish my team had more task to help them with.
Advice
Make sure that teams are capable of having jobs for interns
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Accounting Intern
May - August 2019 • Columbia, SC
What I liked
The people! They were all so nice
What I wish was different
Advice
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Process Improvement and Developer Intern
June - August 2019 • Richardson, TX
What I liked
The culture and the people at Blue are first class! I loved how everyone made me feel welcomed and treated me as a regular employee. The facility is amazing and they highly value a healthy lifestyle be providing an indoor walk area and a fully equipped gymnasium.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I made sure to take advantage of all the resources provided to me during the internship.
Advice
The one advice I would give is to create genuine relationships and make sure to find a way to stay in contact after the internship.
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Account Executive Intern (Insurance)
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Meet as many people as you can while there! Networking is extremely beneficial and helped me receive my full time role
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Strategic Planning Intern
May - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
From interns to senior leadership, you are encouraged to engage with staff at all levels. Everyone is extremely friendly and truly values your opinion.
What I wish was different
More professional development & team-building events for interns.
Advice
Your experience is very dependent on your manager. While some interns had high interaction with their team (frequently invited to sit in on meetings), other interns never met their manager face-to-face.
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Regulator Affairs and Compliance Intern
June - August 2018 • Eagan, MN
What I liked
I liked that I was able to initiate my own projects that better helped the procedures already in place
What I wish was different
I wish there would have been more mentoring on the roles I was interested in.
Advice
Be aware that there is no end hiring through this internship. It is for the summer months only.
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Enterprise Architecture Solutions Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I was able to do a lot of horizontal exploration
I had flexible choices in terms of what I wanted to work on
Lived in Chicago
Huge group of interns (~100 in the Chicago office)
What I wish was different
My role didn't directly align with my interests
Most people on the IT teams were older
Advice
Be proactive about exploring what BCBS offers, make new connections, and get experience in diverse areas
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Columbia, SC
What I liked
I really enjoyed my co-workers and the processes involved in maintain data-centers.
What I wish was different
More involved design/implementation of processes
Advice
Find ways to help out wherever you can. There are many things to learn and offer.
