The culture and people at Nationwide provide a welcoming environment that gives you all the tools you need to be successful in your position. The interns at Nationwide are given workshops that give insight to the many different operations within the company. Everyone is very intent on seeing you succeed and get the most out of your experience.
What I wish was different
Some departments work from home, making communication harder at times. Less downtime between given tasks
Advice
Be willing to learn and ask questions. Many tasks that are given may be new to you, but if you approach them with an open-mind you can learn a lot.
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Product Intern
May - August 2018 • Grandview Heights, OH
What I liked
My experience at Nationwide was both valuable and memorable. Working closely with my mentor and manager, I worked on meaningful projects, gaining the analytical and data visualization skills and professional experience to earn a full-time position at the conclusion of my internship. I felt comfortable coming to anyone in our department for questions, and was offered additional opportunities for job shadows outside of the department in order to learn as much about the insurance industry as possible. At the conclusion of my internship, I felt as if I had the tools to succeed in a full-time role.
What I wish was different
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions! An internship is meant to be a learning experience; you are not expected to know everything!
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Finance
May - August 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Company culture, opportunities, and work exposure.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Be open to new experiences and connect with as many people as possible.
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I.T Application Developer
May - August 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
I really enjoyed my whole experience at nationwide. I was stationed downtown with plenty of other interns and this space was provided by nationwide, since I lived to far away. Parking was free, and the living space was pretty nice. It was a 10-15 minute walk everyday for work. I also enjoyed working with my team, and I'm glad i am able to go back next summer!
What I wish was different
I wish didn't program in webfocus, and I saved all my money! But there was all kinds of different languages you could work with as a intern.
Advice
Don't be afraid, and be open to doing things on the side such as networking, and possible shadowing in areas that you aren't messing up during your internship
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P&C Actuarial Intern
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Gained experience in industry, made valuable connections
What I wish was different
I wish I received an offer
Advice
Make the most of it
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business consultant analyst
June - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
I was able to really be creative and work on problem-solving throughout the entire internship experience.
What I wish was different
I wish that it had been more of a social experience with networking, social events, and other perks to develop professional opportunities.
Advice
Always do a summer internship, or classes, or something. Do not let your summer go to waste!
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Recruiting Coordinator
May - August 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
My experience at Nationwide was amazing. I got to utilize my classroom skills in the workplace. I also got the chance to network in company. I love how it prepares students for the real world after the college.
What I wish was different
I wish nothing had been different. Experience was great
Advice
A piece of advice I would share is to always put yourself out there you never know what opportunities are in store for you.
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Software Application Developer
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
I loved the culture of Nationwide and learning environment that was created while I spent my time with the company. I left the company a far better developer than when I came in and that is something that I am extremely grateful for.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have taken some sort of databases course prior to going into work. It would've made an even easier transition than it already was from academic life to work life.
Advice
Connect with as many people as you can. Simply networking will open up so many doors for you, doors you might not have even known existed.
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Finance intern
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Collaborative environment
What I wish was different
More traveling
Advice
Apply to multiple places
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IT Intern
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Focus on mentorship and learning
Friendly culture
Free housing
What I wish was different
Experience heavily depended on mentor you were assigned to
Some weeks had far too much down time
Advice
Be open with managers about what you want out of the experience and tell them if you aren’t satisfied with the work you’re being given. My manager was always open to move me if I felt I was not doing enough
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Product Intern
May - August 2018 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
I learned so much more than just my job description. The internship programming team knows what they’re doing at Nationwide!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Office Assistant
May 2018 • Mentor, OH
What I liked
I worked with my mom so it was nice to spend time with her, as well as I worked closely with Excel so I was able to sharpen my skills
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been allotted more hours.
Advice
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Requirements Analyst Intern
May - August 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Meet/talk to/shadow as many people in different areas as you can!
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Member Care Representative
May 2017 • Grandview Heights, OH
What I liked
Everyone there was nice and extremely helpful if you had questions. It is a really nice friendly environment. The job was very flexible around my summer classes of needed.
What I wish was different
Honestly, when i applied i knew what i was getting into so i think it was as fine as it could have been.
Advice
Go into everything with an open mind because every interaction is a new experience and first impressions are everything.
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Risk Management Consultant
May - September 2018 • Forest Lake, MN
What I liked
I had the opportunity to travel all over MN, WI and even into parts of IA.
I also had the opportunity to talk to many different farmers and experience many different types of farm operations(wineries,livestock,crop).
What I wish was different
Advice
You have to enjoy driving and talking on the phone to do well at this postion.
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Actuarial Intern
May - August 2018 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Very relaxed atmosphere. There was the right amount of work (not too much, not too little). Fantastic workplace and management. Plenty of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the insurance industry.
What I wish was different
Pay was slightly below expected. Deeper exposure to other areas of the business were largely on you to find. They set up 30 minute to 1 hour sessions in some areas but to really experience and understand an area more is needed. These are all pretty nit picky though and it was a really great experience overall though
Advice
Seek out associates in different departments to learn about their job as much as you can. Don’t hesitate to ask for anything because everyone is super friendly and helpful.
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Finance Data Governance Intern
May - December 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
The environment at Nationwide is one of prosperity, innovation, and learning. I, sincerely, enjoyed every minute of this experience and learned more than I could have ever anticipated.
What I wish was different
Due to the ever changing environment at Nationwide, associates change positions very frequently, normally every 18 months or 2 years. This is amazing and ensure continuous learning; however, due to this my manger/person I reported changed 5 times within a few months. This made it difficult to predict the future and although flexibility is important, this may have been too much.
Advice
This isn't a traditional accounting internship; however, I took this internship over other offers because it gave me behind-the-scenes insight of the accounting world and the experience was complementary to the knowledge taught in college courses. I think it is very important to go outside your limits and try new things. You never know what you like until after you have tried it and it is just as important to know what you want to do as it is to know what you don't want to do.
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Business Transformation Consultant
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
I love the exposure I got from meeting with people from different departments. I learned how those different department all tie together and connect back to Nationwide's mission statement. I loved my day-to-day operations and how heavily involved Nationwide is in their community.
What I wish was different
My manager was very busy throughout my internship and I feel like we did not spend enough time together directly.
Advice
Please work on and develope your communication skills and presentation skills.
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Application Development Intern
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
They really cared about finding people that wanted to learn more and develop that talent.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Go out of your comport zone and you may find yourself in an amazing opportunity.
