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Location: Lincoln, NE
Company: Allstate Financial
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Other Graduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Balancing accounts - 1 hour/week Special projects - 30-35 hours/week Reviewing reports - 2-3 hours/week
Job Requirements
Classes were very discussion oriented rather than lecture-based or based on theory. Classes focus on real-life examples and situations rather than basic theory. Grading is heavily based on participation. Not a lot of tests. Heavy reliance on writing papers as well. Classes are generally very easy to enroll in but occassionally there can be a problem with certain classes not being offered when needed to be taken.
Uppers
Variety of work. Flexibility of hours.
Downers
Red tape. Corporate mentality.
Lifestyle
Hours are reasonable and flexible. Company social events are numerous and enjoyable. Diversity is very important to the company. Dress code is business casual Monday-Thursday and casual on Friday.
Compensation
$41,000/year base plus full range of benefits including health insurance (HMO), life insurance, dental/vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401k, etc....
Advice to Jobseekers
Have a degree. Get some kind of management experience if possible.

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