CVS Health

General Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I liked my day-to-day with the manager and team I was assigned. Phoenix was a great city to experience and the culture of Aetna there is great. The other associates you will meet are extremely supportive, and Aetna executives are more than willing to speak with interns.

What I wish was different

The overarching program I was in, General Management Summer Associate Program, did not have a lot of structure to it. Program director was a team of one, so lack of transparency with decisions, and very difficult to get feedback.

Advice

It is a great way to get your feet wet if you are interested in corporate health insurance, and the inner-workings of the executive level. Use the time you have in the summer to expand your network as much as possible - there are many networking opportunities

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Business Analyst

June 2016 - October 2017 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed being thrown right into the business, needing to learn how that particular portion of the business worked, and then finding ways to help improve.

What I wish was different

I wish my management had provided more guidance during my internship experience.

Advice

Get exposure to as many different businsss departments as you can during an internship. That is the quickest way to find what you enjoy doing.

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Acturial Intern

May 2017 • Walnut Creek, CA

What I liked

They offered tons of training resources and real work to help benefit the company. They have a great rotational program and the internship is like an interview for the position and they let you know if they will make an offer about a month after the end of the internship.

What I wish was different

I wish the office I worked in was smaller but it’s okay because I enjoyed being in California

Advice

Apply early and have at least 1 actuarial exam passed before applying

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Network Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

My supervisors were very supportive and taught me a lot about how companies connect with sole proprietor or small businesses.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I learned a lot and feel comfortable reaching out to return next summer and pick up where I left off.

Advice

Let your supervisor know when you’re overwhelmed. You’re there to learn, not be a scapegoat for everyone’s work!

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General Management Summer Associate

June - August 2018 • Hartford, CT

What I liked

Great industry exposure and access to executive leadership, professioal development opportunities were fantastic, exceeded all of my expectations. They paid for housing, relocation, 401k matching, and put a lot of thought into your placement which was very evident in the roles everyone ended up in. The best part by far was my team and the position the company holds at the forefront of innovation in the industry.

What I wish was different

I wish there were better locations and more opportunities for a challenge.

Advice

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General Management Summer Associate

June - August 2019 • Blue Bell, PA

What I liked

Great opportunity for non-traditional majors to gain corporate exposure

What I wish was different

Managers were often too busy to give interns real projects

Advice

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Actuarial Analyst

May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I worked on a regional commercial team in one of Aetna’s national hubs. Here I was able to work alongside 50 actuaries at various levels, as well as four other interns. In my three-ish months as an intern I was able to contribute to every active project my team of 8, head some process improvements that allowed me to work with a senior member of our team, and produce an independent study that allowed me to get acquainted with our executive director. This office has a younger demographic, and felt lively and interactive compared to other companies with similar departments.

What I wish was different

Nothing! I really enjoyed my experience here.

Advice

Ask questions and get comfortable asking dumb questions, you’re 100% allowed to not know yet, but find the answer.

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Pharmacy Technician

July 2021 • Kennesaw, GA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Go into it with an open mind and be ready to learn a lot.

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CVS Health Retail Management Intern

June - August 2022 • Troy, MI

What I liked

Opportunity to see management responsibilities, hands on.

What I wish was different

Upper management, especially district manager being available for ride day.

Advice

You're almost just like a hourly store worker, with the title, "Internship"

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Health Information Technologist

June - August 2022 • California City, CA

What I liked

Great learning experience! I enjoyed how it was a full-time remote position.

What I wish was different

Perhaps more travel opportunities.

Advice

Always ask questions and network!

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

May 2022 • Hebron, CT

What I liked

I think this was a great experience to explore options in the field and to figure out whether or not I was interested in pharmacy.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Pharmacy Intern

February 2021 • Mount Ephraim, NJ

What I liked

Learning experience

What I wish was different

A little stressful times

Advice

ask pharmacist about experience

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Retail Management Internship

June - August 2022 • Lees Summit, MO

What I liked

The job taught me things I had not done before that can apply to many other jobs in the future.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been more structured so I knew what I was going to be learning each week.

Advice

Go into it with an open mind. What you bring and put into the job is what you will get out of the experience.

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Account Manager Intern (Medical Devices)

May - September 2022 • New Hyde Park, NY

What I liked

ppl

What I wish was different

hours

Advice

learn

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Pharmacy Technician

October 2019 • Onalaska, WI

What I liked

Gained experience in regards to medications, patient interactions, and insurance.

What I wish was different

That there was appropriate staffing.

Advice

The faster you learn everything the easier it'll become.

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Therapy Adherence Liaison

February 2014 - July 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

Working with my patients and being able to assist them with all of their needs.

What I wish was different

For management to listen to our concerns and feedback.

Advice

It is perfect for someone who wants to be able to do everything to assist their patients.

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Pharmacy Technician

February 2022 • West Covina, CA

What I liked

I like how I had no experience and they were able to offer training and certifications through the hiring process.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have asked more questions.

Advice

Apply to jobs that you think you might not qualify for because they train you on the job. Most places are desperate for workers, so you might get a chance to get into a place that might have been deemed harder to get into. Most places that require certifications might offer to cover the expenses to get certified, so do not worry about needing to pay hundreds of dollars at a school for the same type of license/certifications. Being part of a union can be a good or bad thing, but if the job you get hired at has a union READ THE CONTRACT!

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