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Description For over 75 years, Allstate has been helping protect homes, cars and families across the country.   As the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurance company, our success is built on an environment where the talents and contributions of every person are supported, respected and encouraged.    BUSINESS ANALYST - Entry-Level Opportunity   As a Business Analyst - Specialist, you will be responsible for applying business knowledge and communications skills to gather and create business and functional requirements.   Primary responsibilities include:

• Providing business knowledge and expertise in a focused area of the business by developing a keen understanding of business needs.
• Partnering with business clients to gather and create business/functional requirements and application functionality.
• Creating functional designs and leveraging basic technical skills to address relatively simple business processes, issues or single project requirements.
• Assisting with project planning by either contributing or creating project definition documents for less complex projects.
• Organizing and leading design review sessions for basic business requirements and issues resolution.
• Contributing to detailed deliverables and obtaining requirements documents and functional designs sign-off.
• Consulting on function test plan content for assigned applications/projects.
• Assisting to gather and develop user and training documentation.

Qualifications The successful candidate should exhibit the following skills and abilities:

• Business Requirements Definition - Demonstrated knowledge of business requirements definition in practical applications of moderate difficulty.  Able to analyze business requirements to determine processing flow, testing scenarios and user requirements.
• Business Knowledge - Fundamental knowledge of the insurance industry and familiar with competitors.
• Business Analysis - Ability to grasp and apply basic analysis concepts and break-down a problem to achieve conclusions.
• Change Management - Working knowledge of technical tools to analyze changes, and skills to communicate with internal and external work partners.
• Internal Consulting - Understands the basic role of an internal consultant in terms of client relationships and staff interactions.
• Facilitation - Able to facilitate meetings and processes through either prior training or direct experiences.

Experience required Exposure to business analysis concepts Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent   Computer proficiency MS Office Suite

We are looking for a student or recent college graduate to join our Glendale team! The Undergraduate Business Analyst Intern, on the Mobile & Emerging Businesses team, will support Disney Interactives global online and games businesses. Primary responsibilities include maintaining the company-wide slate of mobile apps data, generating reports, creating presentations to support executive and operational mobile meetings, communication with a wide variety of stakeholders, and supporting other mobile and emerging business projects.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and updating company-wide slate of mobile apps data
Compiling data, generating reports and dashboards, building presentations; includes ad hoc and regularly scheduled requests
Creating reports that are visually and analytically thought provoking
Analysis/synthesis of data to provide insights on our mobile efforts, trends, etc. for monthly operational and executive meetings
Communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders and teams across the company to gather data about mobile apps
Interfacing with business intelligence (BI), analytics, and information technology teams to ensure metrics, performance measures and reports are in place, supporting business objectives and results
Planning of meetings, including establishing clear meeting objectives, preparing meeting agendas, compiling meeting materials, coordinating guest speakers, and managing follow-up
Managing stakeholder feedback and preparing proposed action plans

Basic Qualifications Keen understanding of and interest in the mobile apps and digital media/entertainment space
Experience creating PowerPoint presentations, building Excel spreadsheets and models & using databases
Strong report building, formatting and presentation skills; create highly formatted reports that communicate trends and statistics effectively
Ability to mine databases, analyze data, identify trends & derive insights
Attention to detail
Experience working in cross-functional teams and fostering relationships
Well-organized, independent, self-motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal, presentation & communication skills

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with Business Modeling
Previous internship or work experience in investment banking, M&A &/or market sizing

Additional Information - Fully qualified candidates must be available to work for 6 months beginning in February 2013.
- Candidates must be able to provide their own housing and transportation in the Glendale (Los Angeles) area.

This position is with the legal entity Disney Interactive

COMPANY OVERVIEW -- Disney Interactive, the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company, creates immersive, connected, interactive experiences across console, online, mobile and social network platforms to entertain and inform audiences around the globe. Disney Interactive mission is to deliver Disney content to fans, whenever and wherever they want it, through numerous interactive media platforms. Disney Interactive operates five global product groups:

Disney Core Games produces console and handheld video games for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation®Portable, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment systems, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and the personal computer.

Disney Interactive Media produces Disney.com and a portfolio of leading lifestyle websites for families, including Family.com

Disney Interactive Worlds develops online virtual worlds, providing connected game-play experiences for children around the globe

Disney Mobile Games brings the best of Disney content to the mobile web, smart phone applications, and mobile games; in addition, Disney Interactive manages a Disney-branded mobile phone service in Japan in association with Softbank

Disney Social Games produces best-in-class content for the rapidly growing platform of casual games on emerging platforms and social networks such as Facebook and MySpace.

All five product groups work together to create a variety of connected, multi-platform entertainment experiences.

Job Category:Analytics, Intern, Merchandising
Clinical Licensure Required :N/A
Job Type:Part Time Position Summary:
CVS Caremark offers a comprehensive, structured internship program designed to engage students, impart valuable skills, and offer insight into a potential career path with a Fortune 20 company. Program components include:

-Working on real time projects and initiatives while contributing directly to your departments performance
-Structured orientation and overall program plan
-Feedback and career development discussions with your leader
-Networking with other leaders in the organization including executive leader touch bases
-Developmental and social activity participation with other current interns and previous interns now in permanent roles within the organization
-Opportunity to learn about the CVS Caremark organization as a whole, outside of your particular business unit
-Competitive compensation including hourly rate; additional potential stipend may be available for select candidates based on individual relocation and housing needs

As a member of the Front Store Retail Merchandising Team, you will lead the business planning process for a category and generate appropriate analytics to support your business plan recommendations. You will work closely with category management, retail innovation / store design, and customer insights teams to ensure a comprehensive category business plan. He/She will play a role in identifying key opportunities, forming hypothesis, designing and conducting analysis, synthesizing conclusions into recommendations and developing presentation materials.

Interning in CVS Retail business is a great way to experience our culture, learn our business practices and gain exposure to what has made us one of the most top performing retailers world-wide.

Role Responsibilities

-Lead a strategic category review that incorporates category, customer, store, financial, and external information to support the category strategy and tactics
-Partner with the internal retail merchant team, and other teams as needed, to understand performance drivers, category objectives
-Lead hypothesis ideation, surface cross-category insights and conduct custom analytics to help address complex business questions for the development of the category business plan
-Perform data analysis through integration of various sources of external and internal data, identify/quantify opportunities and make appropriate recommendations that meet the needs of our most important customers to drive incremental growth
-Present findings and recommendations to Merchant and Retail Planning & Analytics teams
-Participates, shares and introduces concepts or models for market analysis and program development Required Qualifications:
-Candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. -Candidates should possess leadership qualities and skills and be studying in a program related to their department of interest -Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program. -Candidates must pass a background check and drug test prior to hiring and being officially accepted into the program. -Candidates should be able to work in the United States with no restrictions. Preferred Qualifications:
-Self motivated team player with strong communication skills -High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously -Experience conducting business analysis, analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions -Passionate about retail and CPG Education:
-Candidates for MBA internships must be enrolled in a one or two year MBA program. Business Overview:
CVS Caremark, through our unmatched breadth of service offerings, is transforming the delivery of health care services in the U.S. We are an innovative, fast-growing company guided by values that focus on teamwork, integrity and respect for our colleagues and customers. What are we looking for in our colleagues? We seek fresh ideas, new perspectives, a diversity of experiences, and a dedication to service that will help us better meet the needs of the many people and businesses that rely on us each day.

As the nations largest pharmacy health care provider, we offer a wide range of exciting and fulfilling career opportunities across our three business units - MinuteClinic, pharmacy benefit management (PBM) and retail pharmacy. Our energetic and service-oriented colleagues work hard every day to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers.

Global CMR Growth Businesses Marketing Internship

Company Overview:
Since its opening in 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL has grown to feature four theme parks the Magic Kingdom ® Park, Epcot ®, Disneys Hollywood Studios ®, and Disneys Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park. In addition, more than 20 themed resort hotels, two water parks, and the Downtown Disney® Area, a daytime and nighttime entertainment complex, are part of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Department Overview:
As a Member of Customer Managed Relationships (CMR) you will play an important role in helping to build and maintain a trusted relationship with each Guest. Using the Guiding Principle of Know the Guest well enough at any point in time, or place, to know what to do next the Marketing and Analytics teams deliver world-class direct to consumer CRM programs for Disney Destinations.

Responsibilities

Support Growth Businesses Program Managers in developing, executing and analyzing acquisition and booking programs to support Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Disney Vacation Club and Disney Rewards Visa Card. Assist with creative review, tracking codes, testing and reporting and other ad hoc requests as needed.

Basic Qualifications These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher in a U.S. college/university, earning a degree in Statistics, Marketing or Business Administration
  
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in major
  
• Strong understanding of principles of Direct Marketing, Email Marketing and CMR
  
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
  
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Walt Disney World , Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland products and services
  
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or equivalent
  
• Demonstrated experience with developing and interpreting analytic program results
  
• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of leadership
  

Additional InformationMaterials Required:

• College transcripts (official or unofficial) - Please upload your transcript while completing the online application

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a U. S. college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age
  
• Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs
  
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
  
• Must provide full work availability
  
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
  
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2013 through January 2014. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Housing:
For positions located in Central Florida only , a limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants in California are responsible for identifying their own housing accommodations.

Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for this internship is March 8, 2013.

Attention International Students:

If you are currently studying in the United States on an F-1 or J-1 Visa and do not have a Social Security number, please contact our office at 407-828-1736 PRIOR to applying.

Recommendation Print This Role Description:
Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed on March 8, 2013.

Summer 2013 Business Internship - Registration of Interest Job ID: 0113-11369 Description: Charles Schwab has been a leader in financial services for nearly four decades, working to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable to all. Driven by our purpose to champion every clients goals with passion and integrity, were committed to providing an environment that respects and appreciates the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal, as seen through clients'' eyes, is that Schwab continuously improves on being a premier financial service provider through best in class service, technology, products, people and advice. Schwab often offers 10-week paid business-related internships during the summer in various company locations, including San Francisco, Phoenix, Austin, Englewood (Denver), Orlando and Richfield (OH). Business interns may work in a variety of areas, including: Retirement Services; Marketing; and Finance. Please register your interest by applying to this posting. As projects and opportunities are defined, recruiters will refer to those who have registered to this posting in order to build pools of talent for 2013 internships. Important Note: * To be eligible for a Schwab Summer 2013 Business Internship, you must be currently enrolled in a college or universitys degree program with a graduation date between December 2013 and December 2014. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. * Based on the total number of anticipated internship opportunities this summer contrasted with the anticipated candidate interest, we may not be able to respond to each individual submission. Job Specifications: Relocation Offered? No Work Schedule Days Languages English - spoken Current Licenses / Certifications None Relevant Work Experience Marketing-less than 2 yrs, Retirement Services-less than 2yrs, Analyst/Strategy-less than 2 yrs, Business Development and Sales-less than 2 yrs, Banking-less than 2 yrs, Brokerage Operations-less than 2yrs, Human Resources-less than 2 yrs, Campus Programs, Trading-less than 2 yrs, Advertising-less than 2 yrs, Investment Research-less than 2 yrs, Communications-less than 2 yrs, Investment Management - less than 2 yrs, Financial Services-less than 2 yrs, Accounting and Finance-less than 2 yrs, Corporate Staff-less than 2 yrs Position Located In TX - Austin, AZ - Phoenix, OH - Richfield, FL - Orlando, CO - Englewood, CA - San Francisco Education BA/BS Job Type Full Time Login | Help

Technology company looking for part time office assistant. Must be organized and able to work in a technical environment.

This position may lead to future full-time, paid employment. Business and immigration law firm in Alexandria, Virginia seeking a bilingual (English and Spanish) university or law school student to assist with business formations, immigration law filings, legal research and drafting of legal articles. Great opportunity for a student interested in the legal field. Willing to work with your university or law school career services to get you class credit for this internship. This position may lead to future full-time, paid employment.

At CertaPro Painters we understand that painting is personal and it's that understanding that shapes everything we do in creating an extraordinary customer experience for you. Our reputation is based on Certainty your Certainty of a job well done. We focus on the quality of every project interior & exterior and we focus on the experience you have as our client. We aim to make your painting project as pleasurable and hassle free as possible. We arrive on time, clean up thoroughly each day and keep our customers informed of our progress every step of the way. We offer complimentary estimates as well as free color consultation.

Whaling Properties, LLC, is a leading Pittsfield-based real estate development company. We have over 14 years experience in both residential and commercial development. We strive to excel in the acquisition, development, construction, management and ownership of real estate, as well as in the business services we provide. Our unfaltering commitment to quality is evident in our relationship with our clients and our approach to every project. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients, as well as the community, and our devoted staff makes every effort to ensure that each project is met with the intent to achieve superior results. Our reputation is one of integrity, and that standing has proven successful for Whaling Properties.

Achievement U, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2011. We focus on helping young people from less advantaged backgrounds thrive, by exposing them to career opportunities and everyday role models who have succeeded. We are looking for unpaid interns who will help our organization grow meet the needs of the community. In return, you will receive real life experience and guidance as you gain practical skills and add to your resume or portfolio. While college students are preferred for this internship, if you are at least a high school junior and you are serious about your own growth and gaining real world experience while helping students in the community, we will find a way for you to work with us.