{"id":16936,"date":"2021-01-06T14:12:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T19:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/?p=16936"},"modified":"2021-01-14T15:49:45","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:49:45","slug":"internship-stories-tate-porter-at-unum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/blog\/2021\/01\/06\/internship-stories-tate-porter-at-unum\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship Stories: Tate Porter at Unum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Name:<\/b> Tate Porter, Class of 2021
\n<\/span>Major: <\/b>Marketing<\/a>
\n<\/span>Internship Placement:<\/b> Unum<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Why did you choose to apply for an internship at Unum? <\/b><\/h3>\n

I went on the Bear Treks trip in 2019 and heard all about the great opportunities that Unum had to offer. The night I got back from the trip I started the internship application process and reached out to a connection that I had on LinkedIn. From there I was able to make it through the interview process and the rest is history. <\/span><\/p>\n

What were you tasked with as an intern? <\/b><\/h3>\n

As a 2020 summer intern, I worked with the corporate communications team. My main responsibilities entailed internal communications and updating Sharepoint sites. I worked 40 hours a week remotely from my home in Cumberland. I virtually connected with my team who worked in Chattanooga, TN through Microsoft Teams. Since the fall of 2020, I have been working part time as a benefits specialist associate where I am speaking with claimants and assisting the management of claim files.<\/span><\/p>\n

What have you liked most about your internship? <\/b><\/h3>\n

I like the flexibility of my internship at Unum. It can be tricky managing your time as a full-time student. Unum made it really easy to work around my class schedule. The flexible schedule allows me the opportunity to grow professionally while still in school. <\/span><\/p>\n

What were the biggest challenges you faced while interning? <\/b><\/h3>\n

My biggest challenge was time management. I ended up getting a physical planner and plan out my weeks every Monday morning. At first, it was challenging balancing school and work, but over time it’s been nice. I have found that I have been more productive and am able to work on average 18 hours a week and still have plenty of time to complete my classwork.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you think this experience will help you after graduation? <\/b><\/h3>\n

The skills and job experience that I have gained from this experience will be very helpful when it comes time for interviews. Not to mention the connections I have made within Unum will also be helpful when applying for a full-time position.<\/span><\/p>\n

What would you say to students considering an internship? <\/b><\/h3>\n

I would highly recommend this to anyone that is highly motivated and is looking for real-world experience. This is an amazing opportunity that the University of Maine Business School offers and I wish I learned about it sooner. It’s been the best way to get a small taste of what a career at Unum could be like.<\/span><\/p>\n

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