Alexander San Jose is a rising senior studying finance at Florida State University. He worked with the People Solutions practice during his summer internship in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Learn more about Alexander and his summer internship experience in his own words.

What initially attracted you to the Lockton internship program?

The opportunity to work in an industry that I was always very keen on, yet never took advantage of pursuing a career in it. I have always viewed insurance as a stable industry that is constantly adapting, and I decided to make it my primary career choice.

Who was your mentor/team during the summer?

I was very fortunate to work with the People Solutions team, and the mentors that I reported to were Marissa Stringer and Ed Rivas, two brilliant, experienced, and amazing individuals. They constantly guided me in the right direction, answering all of my questions with extra detail so I could understand everything and perform my duties to the best of my ability.

What were your expectations or hopes coming into the summer? What were you looking forward to learning?

This was my first internship and I was not sure about what to expect. I had many thoughts about the kinds of work I’d be getting into, along with doubts about whether I could keep up and perform above expectations. The main takeaways I hoped I would get from this internship were connections, professional and casual relationships with my coworkers, and experience in an industry that I was unfamiliar with to build my foundation of knowledge.

Has the summer been what you envisioned?

I am very happy with how this summer has gone for me. I expected myself to have a slow start with orientation and onboarding assignments, but as the weeks went on, the workload became more diverse and exciting. I expected myself to have a hard time getting assignments done and interacting with others often to address questions, but thankfully, it has been the opposite of that, and I couldn’t be happier.

What was your favorite part of the summer?

My favorite part of the entire summer had to be after each lunch, I would make "Cafecito" espresso shots and hand them out to everyone who wanted one. Each day, I would come into the office and everyone would call me the "coffee king," and it was just a very fun and wholesome moment each day.

What are some things that you learned this summer?

A couple of things I picked up from this summer were the work ethic everyone has, the attention to detail and the vast amount of detail involved with all assignments, and the fact that everyone in the Pembroke Pines office loves little shots of Cafecito to give them a boost of energy.

What's your favorite thing about Lockton?

My favorite thing must be how well every Associate is treated. Not one of my coworkers has been shy, quiet, or non-inclusive of someone. Everyone interacts with everyone, and all get along superbly. Lockton has a great culture and treats its employees like family. A culture like this, where the employees are taken care of, has multiple benefits, as I’ve seen the reach of this effect spread to everyone.

What is one takeaway from your time at Lockton that you will carry with you?

One thing I will carry with me is the positivity and encouragement that I’ve been given here. I have never been in an environment where a title doesn’t give someone false power over another person or fights occur between coworkers. I have been showered with love, respect, kindness, and knowledge. I have been blessed to feel this way and have been treated the way I was, and this is a feeling that everyone should feel. If I can spread that to at least one other person, I will show that this company's culture is a recipe for success anywhere.