By: Sylvia Clubb– GreatAmerica: College students want to land a worthwhile internship, but field-related experience is only half of what defines a summer well-spent. Seven students who won internships at GreatAmerica this summer share their experience and perspective.
This team applied for internship positions at GreatAmerica looking to gain corporate experience within the sales, marketing, and legal functions. There were several other options available – credit, tax, and finance to name a few but we each applied for internships that most closely aligned with the majors we were each pursuing. What we found during our 10 weeks was more than just experience for our resumes – it was the foundation for a gold standard within our professional careers. We all agreed that GreatAmerica was really what they promised to be.
As college students, it’s safe to say we weren’t concerned with descriptions of a company’s culture when perusing LinkedIn. What we didn’t understand at the time was that GreatAmerica was different from other businesses: from the newest (and youngest) employees to the most tenured, it’s clear that GreatAmerica’s success is rooted in their culture.
Their approach to internships is no different. In all, we were given an experience that cements GreatAmerica’s lessons in impactful coaching, mentorship, hard work, and fun. We wanted to share what made this internship special.
2021 Interns at GreatAmerica: Alexis Soukup, Cole Wright, Kloe Soukup, Logan Lindbloom, Kate Burns, Sylvia Clubb and Kenadee Dekko.
Provide opportunities for questions and learning
In an education-based experience like this, it’s vital that interns are encouraged to ask questions. Often, some of our best questions started with, “Why?”
Our intern team had little to no knowledge or experience in financing. No matter who we were talking to, they set their own work aside to help us better understand the business or task at hand. This simple act made all the difference in immersing us in the GreatAmerica experience.
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