Jackson

Strategic Support Associate

May - August 2023 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

I was invited to participate in a special project, where I got to do something new every day. It wasn't boring and I was able to help design reports that will be used far in the future.

What I wish was different

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SSP

June 2021 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

Loved the flexibility, how everyone treated me while I was new and learning what my job would be

What I wish was different

I wish covid wouldn’t of happened so I could go into the office

Advice

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there to any company

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Strategic Support Associate

May - August 2019 • East Lansing, MI

What I liked

Relaxed environment, flexible scheduling, and a manager team that cares

What I wish was different

More collaboration

Advice

Take advantage of leadership chats and other career building activities and don't be afraid to ask for help or guidance

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Software Development Intern

May - August 2019 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

Jackson empowered interns to deliver real value by getting them involved in projects that had a genuine impact on the company.

What I wish was different

It would have been nice to know more about what was planned for us before starting the internship.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to reach out to other employees for coffee or lunch to learn more about different roles in the company.

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SSU Intern

October 2018 • Franklin, TN

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere and the experience.

What I wish was different

I was I could have learned more from the specialist role.

Advice

Details matter if you work hard it pays off!

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Client Service Advocate

September 2018 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

Good company to work for and great boss.

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Apply to Jackson!

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Operations Associate

July 2019 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

The wide variety of job opportunities they offer

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It is a great place to get your foot in the door for your career path.

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Operations Intern

May 2019 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

The workweek was 37.5 instead of 40…small difference, but I loved the slightly shorter days! Was also able to flex my time and leave at 1pm on Fridays!

What I wish was different

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Strategic Support Associate

May - August 2019 • East Lansing, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Everything was very impersonal. I'd hardly felt connected to any of the higher ups or the people I worked with.

Advice

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Sales Desk Intern

May - August 2018 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

I loved getting to live and work in a new part of the country while gaining valuable experience.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've done a little more research about specifics of where I would be staying but that's really the only thing I wish that would have been different.

Advice

I advise that you keep all of your options open when looking for a job. Be open to immerse yourself in any location you are able to.

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student support associate

June 2018 • East Lansing, MI

What I liked

Hours are very flexible and the pay rate is pretty high

What I wish was different

I wish that I could interact with customers during my shifts

Advice

Working early in the morning sounds terrible, but I came into work everyday at 6:30am. It isn't as bad as you'd think and getting out of work early in the day (around 3:00) was a benefit.

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Seasonal Support

May - August 2018 • East Lansing, MI

What I liked

Flexible Hours, air conditioned, and close to campus. Worked well with students.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more tasks to do. For a seasonal position, mostly data entry is the only task. (Very easy though)

Advice

It goes by faster to work in the mornings than in night. They are very flexible with hours so it is perfect to work around classes.

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Green Team Intern

June - August 2018 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

Great company (well-respected in the industry) Lots of coaching Independence to work Competitive culture

What I wish was different

More incentives to make calls Monotonous schedule Low interaction with managers

Advice

If you want to go into finance, this company is worth a look. They are the best at what they do, and have lots of coaching and opportunities to expand your career. Lots of money is available for those who work hard, and Jackson treats you well. Their mantra is "Do a job to have a job", and I think that says it all.

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Strategic Support Associate

May - August 2018 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

The flexibility of scheduling my hours. The campus was gorgeous and everything was brand new. I liked that I was able to work on my own.

What I wish was different

Some of the skills I had been taught needed more clarification during training.

Advice

Don't be intimidated working for a huge company because your coworkers are more personable than not.

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Quality Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

The culture and environment had a very welcoming atmosphere.

What I wish was different

More training on specifics for scripts requirements.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions when you are unsure of something.

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Strategic Support Associate

June 2015 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

Jackson National Life is a wonderful place to work as a college student. The hours are very flexible, the $12.50 pay rate is excellent, and the ability to have a employer-contributing 401k for a part time job is unheard of. In addition to this, since moving to Kalamazoo from Lansing, I have been able to still work for the company in a work-at-home capacity.

What I wish was different

I wish I had applied to work there sooner than I had!

Advice

A flexible job during college is incredibly important. The stress of schooling, money, and time management is much easier when you are able to set your own schedule.

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Operations Interm

July 2016 - March 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The schedule was fairly flexible, and everyone at the company was extremely helpful. Interns were encouraged to take on meaningful projects that made an impact on the teams they worked with.

What I wish was different

It can be difficult in the finance industry to transition between areas of specialization. I wouldn't say this is something I wish was different about the internship, but rather that I had been aware of before starting my internship search.

Advice

Your work and development is absolutely being noticed by those around you. If you put in effort and challenge yourself, people will make room for you to grow.

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