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 h3. Company Name: GEICO
  
 [Website |http://www.geico.com/oncampus]
  
 [Company Profile|http://www2.lib.purdue.edu:2059/login.aspx?direct=true&db=dmhco&AN=768508E3-75F9-4309-BFD8-0C0C49A506D6&site=bsi-live]
  
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 Company Info & Job Descriptions (Submitted with Registration):
  
 Are you looking for an opportunity to learn and use your degree? Do you want to work with great people in a fun and rewarding environment? As you search for a career, focus on finding a company with opportunities that match your skills, your interests and your potential.
  
 GEICO is built on the foundation of providing respect, support and opportunity for our associates. We are proud of our competitive, growth-oriented culture, and of our management team that works closely with employees at all levels.
  
 For over 70 years, GEICO has distinguished itself from the rest of the insurance industry. by offering great rates and providing excellent customer service. GEICO is the nation's third-largest and fastest-growing auto insurance company. Our associates drive our business and share our success through competitive salaries, excellent benefits and ample advancement opportunities. New associates average two promotions during their first three years with GEICO, and eligible associates have earned an average bonus of more than 21% of their salaries in profit-sharing annually over the past 10 years.
  
  Our associates work hard and they are rewarded with career opportunities, a great benefits program, financial incentives and the job stability that only a successful and growing company can offer. If you're looking for a great place to start and build a career, then consider GEICO!
  Our associates work hard and they are rewarded with career opportunities, a great benefits program, financial incentives and the job stability that only a successful and growing company can offer. If you're looking for a great place to start and build a career, then consider GEICO\!
  
 *Staff Accountant*
 Chevy Chase, MD
 Learn more about this location
 •    Salary: $48,000 - $52,000
 •    Experience level: 0 - 2 years
 •    Relocation assistance may be available.
 This career track is well suited for accounting majors.
 We're currently hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant for our Financial Reporting department. As a Staff Accountant, we'll teach you how to use investment accounting and general ledger systems, and you'll work extensively with Excel.
 A typical day may include:
 •    Attending department meetings
 •    Generating GAAP and investment reports
 •    Creating journal entries
 •    Preparing financial statements
 •    Analyzing investment transactions
 •    Researching GAAP pronouncements
 Additionally, our Staff Accountant will be involved in quarter-end and year-end processes, including preparing reports for our parent company, Berkshire Hathaway. We support your interest in continuing education and will provide the opportunity for you to sit for the CPA exam.
 Requirements:
 •    Bachelor's degree (Accounting degreed preferred);
 •    At least 20 credit hours in Accounting;
 •    At minimum 3.2 overall GPA;
 •    Proficiency in MS Word and Excel;
 •    High level of dependability and integrity;
 •    Well developed analytical and problem solving skills;
 •    Strong written and verbal communication skills;
 •    Desire to work in a corporate accounting environment;
 •    CPA or CPA candidate is desired; and
 •    Permanent U.S. work authorization.
 Staff Accountants work at our corporate headquarters in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
  
 *Business Analyst - Pricing and Product Management*
 Chevy Chase, MD
 Learn more about this location
 GEICO currently has an opening for an Insurance Business Analyst to work at Corporate Headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
 We are looking for an individual with automobile insurance background to assist with the design and development of a new rating system. This job provides promotional opportunities for someone who is energetic, hard working and self-motivated.
 Requirements for the position include:
 •    Four year college degree required.
 •    Programming experience is desired but not required. Exposure to a programming language through formal classroom study or on-the-job experience is acceptable.
 •    Experience with CGI product Ratabase is desired but not required.
 •    Applicant should be detail oriented and have good basic math skills.
 •    Must be a good problem solver, able to multi-task, and be a self-starter who can take charge of projects.
 •    Salary range is $46,500 - $47,000 depending on experience
  
 *Business Analyst - URC*
 Chevy Chase, MD
 Learn more about this location
 This career track is well suited for mathematics, statistics, computer science, and information systems majors.
 Are you analytical and good with computers? Do you like working with people? If so, you may be a great match for our Underwriting, Reserving and Control department as a Business Analyst.
 Some of your responsibilities will include developing and testing factors to determine if a driver qualifies for our insurance products and whether existing customers continue to meet our underwriting standards. You will combine your technical skills with business aptitude to help drive business decisions.
 Our analysts interact with senior management, work independently on projects, and frequently meet with other departments, including Pricing and Product Management as well as Information Services. As a Business Analyst, you will most likely be assigned to a project right away\!
 A typical day may include:
 •    Developing models to predict the frequency and severity of accidents
 •    Writing SAS\SQL programs
 •    Retrieving data from various sources
 •    Performing business analyses
 •    Maintaining our acquisition and renewal systems
 •    Attending business meetings
 •    Creating performance reports used by management in making bottom-line decisions
 Requirements:
 •    Bachelor's degree in technical or quantitative field;
 •    At least a 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA;
 •    Understanding of business practices;
 •    Very good analytical and problem-solving skills;
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills;
 •    Demonstrated leadership potential;
 •    Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Access or some programming;
 •    High level of dependability; and
 •    Permanent U.S. work authorization.
 •    Preference is given to candidates with related work or internship experience.
 Business Analysts work at our corporate headquarters in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
  
 *Business Analyst*
 Competitive Advantage Leadership Group (CALG)
  
 Chevy Chase, Maryland (Washington, D.C. metro area)
  
 Shift:    Full time, Monday - Friday
 Salary:      Entry Level, mid $40's, plus health, paid vacation, profit sharing, and 401(k)
  
 This position is well suited for finance, economics, mathematics and information systems majors.
 Are you adept with numbers and proficient in Excel? Do you want to learn new software skills and like working with people? GEICO's CALG Scorecard and Financial Analysis team is seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst to provide analytical support for scorecard and Lean Six Sigma process improvement work.
 As Business Analyst, you will:
  
 •    Develop and maintain reports and statistical models
 •    Provide reports to management that drive corporate business decisions
 •    Support team cost benefit analysis projects
 •    Work extensively in Excel and will use Access databases
 •    Interact with associates at all levels
 •    Be exposed to senior management and high level projects
 •    Work in a team environment and attend business meetings
 Requirements:
 •    Bachelor's degree in technical or quantitative field;
 •    Understanding of business practices;
 •    Very good analytical and problem-solving skills;
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills;
 •    Very good attention to detail and drive to provide high quality results;
 •    Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Access and/or some programming language;
 •    High level of dependability;
 •    Preference is given to candidates with at least a 3.0 overall GPA and related work or internship experience; and
 •    Permanent U.S. work authorization.
  
 *Competitive Intelligence Analyst*
 Chevy Chase, MD
 This career track is well suited for mathematics, statistics, finance, and economics majors.
 Are you analytical and good with computers? Do you like working with people? Looking for a place to make a difference in the competitive insurance industry?  We are seeking a highly motivated analyst to join our URC (Underwriting, Reserving, & Control) Research department within the Competitive Analytics & Forecasting section.
 The Competitive Intelligence team is looking for associates to be our company experts on our competition.  We ensure that our pricing and product offerings remain competitive in our fight for market share\!  Team members work closely with product managers, actuaries, and statistical modelers to research, analyze, and develop competitive position and pricing strategies.  These strategies have a direct impact on GEICO's growth.  Team members also gather, manage, and publish external information about competitors and their pricing and product offerings. The work of team members is highly visible and is relied up by both regional and executive management to aid decision-making. 
 The successful candidate should exhibit the following skills and abilities:
 •    Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field;
 •    Understanding of business practices;
 •    Very good analytical, math/statistical, and data management skills;
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills;
 •    Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel;
 •    Demonstrated leadership potential;
 •    High level of creativity and experience doing independent research;
 •    Experience with SAS, SQL, and Microsoft Access; and
 •    Permanent U.S. work authorization;
 •    Preference is given to candidates with at least a 3.0 overall GPA and related work or internship experience
  
 *Systems Analysts*
 GEICO, an insurance industry leader, currently seeks Systems Analysts to join our information technology department. We are actively seeking motivated analysts who have been exposed to large-scale corporate systems operating on Web-based technology. Ideal candidates will be interested in making a long-term commitment to the organization, and who are results\- and customer service-oriented.  
  
 Successful associates who start as a Systems Analyst could eventually become Programmer Analysts, IT Leads, Project Manages or advance into management positions.
  
 Responsibilities
  
 •    Analyze business requirements.
 •    Troubleshoot production problems, identify root causes and provide recommendations.
 •    Participate in the analysis, design, testing and implementation of plan items, system enhancements, bug fixes and release coordination.
 •    Develop test plans for testing enhancements and bugs.
 •    Test table changes and application fixes.
 •    Monitor production jobs.
 •    Document issues and resolution and update FAQs.
  
 Requirements
  
 •    Bachelor's degree in information systems, MIS, IST, computer science or related major
 •    An overall GPA of at least a 3.0
 •    Very good analytical and problem-solving skills
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills
 •    Experience in defining user requirements, solving business problems and systems analysis
 •    Internship and/or project experience in software analysis and design
 •    Solid understanding of HTML, XML and object oriented technologies.
 •    Understanding of relational database concepts and experience with SQL queries.
 •    Working knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies
 •    MS Office proficiency (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
 •    High level of dependability
 •    Must have permanent work authorization
  
 *Web Developer*
 Chevy Chase, Md.
 In 2005, GEICO created the Internet Business Unit (IBU) to help our rapidly growing company harness the power of the Internet. Today, GEICO.com is seeking a creative web developer and designer to help expand the site. Candidates should have a degree in computer science, computer human interaction or a related field.
  
 The qualified candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in the following job requirements:
  
 CRITICAL TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  
 Web design and development using PHP and MySQL / MS SQL db
  
 Solid understanding of current internet standards, web browser specification, and knowledge of HTML/XHTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS.
  
 Photo editing, drawing, and multimedia software (I.e. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Macromedia Freehand and Director, Flash, Streaming Audio and Video);
  
 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
 Bachelor's degree in technical field;
  
 A minimum 3.0 overall GPA;
  
 Effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of users and staff;
  
 Very good attention to detail and drive to provide high quality results;
  
 High level of dependability; and
  
 Permanent U.S. work authorization.
  
 *Programmer Analyst*
 Location:  Chevy Chase, MD (Washington, D.C. metro area)
 Requirements
  
 •    Bachelor's degree in IST, information systems, computer science, computer engineering or related major
 •    An overall GPA of at least a 3.0
 •    Very good analytical and problem-solving skills
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills
 •    Internship and/or project experience in programming and/or software testing
 •    Solid understanding of programming languages, including Java, C, C++, VB, .Net
 •    Understanding of client / server development tools, and database design
 •    Working knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies
 •    MS Office proficiency (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
 •    Knowledge of mainframe or UNIX is a plus
 •    High level of dependability
 •    Must have permanent work authorization
  
 Program Description
  
 •    Person will be a key team member in our Internet Business Unit
 •    Will work on several small projects concurrently, which could include working on Geico.com Web site, coding and design, coordinating new releases, or documenting projects
 •    Develop and test programs that are easily maintainable
 •    Will work with lead and other team members to ensure proper application of all phases of the systems development life cycle and that completion dates are met.
 •    From this position, a successful associate could become a Systems Analyst, or advance to a Lead, Project Manager, DBA, Architect or management position.
  
 *Emerging Leaders Management Development Programs:*
 +Operations Management Track or Information Technology Track+
  
 Emerging Leaders in the operations management track work in our regional offices, including: Woodbury, NY, Buffalo, NY, Fredericksburg, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Dallas, TX, Lakeland, FL, Macon, GA, and Tucson, AZ.
  
 Emerging Leaders in the information technology track work at our corporate headquarters in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
  
 Requirements
  
 •    Bachelor's degree in business or related field for the Operations Management Track;
 •    Master's degree and MBA graduates are encouraged to apply for the Operations Management Track;
 •    Bachelor's degree in a technical field only for the Information Technology Track;
 •    At least a 3.5 overall undergraduate GPA;
 •    Very good analytical and problem-solving skills;
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills;
 •    Demonstrated leadership experience;
 •    High level of dependability;
 •    Desire to one day become a manager;
 •    Willingness to relocate;
 •    Must have permanent work authorization.
  
 +Operations Management Track+
 Program Description for Operations Management Track:
  
 This career track is well suited for finance, accounting, economics, marketing, risk management, management, and general business majors.
  
 Are you looking for a program that will utilize your degree and further develop your leadership ability? GEICO is looking for high potential graduates to join our selective Emerging Leaders Management Development Program.
  
 As an Emerging Leader in the operations management track, you will have opportunities to make real contributions to GEICO's bottom line. You'll work one-on-one with your mentor, and interact with senior executives and all levels of associates. We'll teach you the ins and outs of our industry-leading company, while you gain hands-on leadership experience. Throughout your program, you will have the great fortune to experience various aspects of our operations, including sales, customer service, claims, underwriting and planning. A typical day will depend on the discipline in which you are currently working\!
  
 During your sales rotation, we'll show you what it takes to sell a GEICO policy. After completing the classroom training and obtaining your insurance license, you will begin offering rate quotes and selling our exceptional line of products. In your customer service rotation, you'll learn how we keep millions of policyholders satisfied and what makes our service associates remarkable. Your rotation through claims will teach you how to help customers resolve their claims, investigate minor to major accidents, identify fraud and manage risk. Each rotation will include a chance for you to job shadow other associates, develop your employee coaching skills, and work on special projects.
  
  When you successfully finish your program, you'll be ready for a future with enormous potential\! Our goal is to place you in a position of significant responsibility within our business operations.
  
 +Information Technology Track+
 Emerging Leaders in the information technology track work at our corporate headquarters in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
  
 Program Description for Information Technology Track:
  
 This career track is well suited for computer science, computer engineering, and information systems majors.
 Are you graduating with a technical degree, but looking for a company that will help develop you into a business leader? If you answered yes, then our Emerging Leaders program may be a great place for you to start your career\!
 As an Emerging Leader in the information technology track, you'll make real contributions to GEICO's bottom line, while interacting with senior executives and all levels of associates. This highly selective program will teach you the ins and outs of our industry-leading company, while you gain hands-on technical and management experience.
 During your three-year program, you'll learn our business by working on projects, attending business meetings, leading teams, and rotating through our Information Services, Systems Operations, and Internet Business departments. Projects you could work on include database upgrades and business analyses, development and design, new application rollouts, data migration and project management. Technologies we currently use include Java, C++, VB.net, Oracle, UNIX, J2EE and SQL.
  When you finish your program, you'll be ready for a future with enormous potential\! Our goal is to place you in a position of significant responsibility within the technology-operations of our company.
  
 *Claims Service Representatives*
 Requirements for Claim Service Representatives
  
 •    Customer service experience;
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills;
 •    High level of dependability;
 •    Strong computer, typing and grammar skills;
 •    Must have permanent work authorization.
  
 Position Description
  
  
 As a Claim Service Representative, you'll provide our customers with the kind of personal attention and cheerful service they've come to expect. Day or night, when a customer calls to report an accident or claim, our counselors are there ready to assist them. Through on-site training, we'll teach you how to resolve customer requests and inquiries, analyze insurance contracts, and navigate our extensive database.
 Each customer contact offers you a new opportunity to make an impact on our business. It keeps the job fresh, exciting and never boring. If your career goals are aimed at helping people, then a career in claims at GEICO may be the right choice for you\!
 After learning the ins and outs of the Claim Service Representative position, many of our associates have been promoted to higher-level claims positions, training positions, supervisory preparation programs, and eventually to management careers\!
 Superior claim handling is one of the most important services GEICO provides its customers. As a claims professional, you are the company's voice to policyholders who have been involved in accidents.  
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 *Telephone Claims Representatives*
 Requirements for Telephone Claims Examiners
  
  
 •    Bachelor's degree;
 •    Customer service experience;
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills;
 •    Strong analytical and time management skills;
 •    High level of dependability;
 •    Strong computer, typing and grammar skills;
 •    Must have permanent work authorization.
  
 Position Description
  
 As a Telephone Claims Representative, you'll learn to investigate accident claims that involve liability disputes. These claims can be quite complex\! We often receive differing accounts from the people involved in an accident. Your job is to listen to all sides of the story and review supporting documentation, before arriving at an equitable decision. In this career track, you'll work with policyholders, claimants, doctor offices, medical insurers, auto repair shops, and occasionally lawyers and law enforcement.
 As a newly hired trainee, you will go through a comprehensive, 19-week training program. First, we'll teach you the Claims Service Representative position and basic insurance concepts. Then, you'll move beyond to learn about complex claims handling, contracts and negotiation.
 At GEICO, we believe in providing advancement opportunities for associates who excel. Many of our trainees have been promoted into higher-level claims handling and coaching positions, supervisory preparation programs, and even into management careers\!
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 *Claims Development Program*
 Location:   Woodbury, N.Y. 
  
 Requirements
  
 •    Bachelor's degree; 
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills;
 •    Strong analytical and time management skills;
 •    High level of dependability;
 •    Strong computer, typing and grammar skills;
 •    Must have permanent work authorization.
  
 Program Description
  
 Claims professionals build our reputation for great service and help us deliver on our promise to "be there" whenever our customers need us. As an associate in the Claims Development Program, you'll receive extensive, industry-leading training and we'll teach you the fundamentals of claims handling. 
  
 Your job will include listening to our policyholders and taking the initial loss report over the telephone. Within the first nine months, you'll be fast-tracked to a Senior Claims Representative position. Here, you are responsible for reviewing accident documentation and learning settlement transactions. 
  
 The goal of the Claims Development Program is to prepare you to be a No-Fault or Liability Claims Examiner with in the first 12 - 15 months.  As an examiner, you'll manage your own claims cases, make decisions on medical claims, and negotiate liability disputes. The opportunity for advancement to higher-level examiner positions is limitless and based upon your performance.
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 *Personal Injury Protection Examiner* \- Full-time, multiple positions available
  
 Location:        Marlton, N.J. is the only location for this position currently.
  
 Requirements
 •    Bachelor's degree
 •    Understanding of business practices
 •    Effective written and verbal communication skills
 •    Strong analytical and time management skills
 •    High level of dependability
 •    Strong computer, typing and grammar skills
 •    Must have permanent work authorization
  
 Program Description
  
 As a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Examiner, you are responsible for managing the medical portion of an auto insurance claim. These claims can be quite complex\! You will need to investigate medical necessity and determine casualty by contacting interested parties, securing medical information, and reviewing medical reports and bills.
 It's your responsibility to investigate the validity of a claim and monitor our policyholder's treatment. As an Examiner, you must possess strong analytical and organizational skills, be able to meet simultaneous deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
 At GEICO, we believe in providing advancement opportunities for associates who truly excel. Many of our trainees have been promoted into higher-level claims handling and coaching positions, supervisory preparation programs, and  management careers\!
  
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