Make your mark with a career at Aetna

 What people are saying about Aetna

Aetna Ranked in Diversity Inc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity

NAFE Names Aetna to Top 10 Companies for Female Executives

Aetna Ranks 48th in Business Week's 2008 List of 'Best Places to Launch a Career' 

Aetna named one of Top Entry Level Employers For 2007

Aetna Tops FORTUNE's List Of America's Most Admired Companies Among Health Care Insurers 

Imagine working for a company that values fresh ideas — one where your contributions matter
That’s Aetna. A company dedicated to helping people manage what matters most in their lives — their health and financial well-being. We are a consumer-centered company, focused on bringing together the best products, information and services to create a positive experience and help customers lead healthier lives. We have many opportunities for you: from internships and co-ops to careers for new grads. Come grow with a respected company in a dynamic industry. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

We know that professional development is the key to success — for you and for us. That’s why we have so many approaches to supporting and motivating our employees:

• Career Development Planning— formal planning that includes identifying goals and objectives, actions to be taken and target dates for completion
• Coaching — guidance to help you perform at your best
• Mentoring — professional support through career-related experiences enable you to maximize your success
• Classroom, e-Based Training— skills-building to help you do your job more effectively
• Job Assignments — learning through on-the-job experience

Why Aetna?
You can work with a diverse group of people who are passionate about achieving a common goal. Our foundation is made of teamwork, camaraderie and trust. For more than 155 years, we have combined our core values of integrity, excellence and quality with the dedication of our work force. Our commitment to diversity is equally strong.

We have been recognized by national organizations and publications including:

• Black Enterprise
• Black MBA Magazine
• DiversityInc,
• Essence,
• Fortune,
• Hispanic Magazine,
• Latina Style,
• The Network Journal,
• Savoy Professional,
• Human Rights Campaign,
• National Association for Female Executives
• National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

Aetna values and respects the strengths and differences among our employees, customers and communities. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play an important role in supporting and sustaining this effort. Open to all employees, Aetna’s ERGs contribute to an inclusive environment by providing opportunities for employees to share their experiences and expertise; partner with and give back to their communities; network with senior management; and learn career-building skills.

Where do you fit in?
Aetna has many areas where your hard-earned education will contribute to a successful career:

Opportunities for recent graduates
Graduating from college is a big step, and so is thinking about what comes next. Ready to find your place in the world? Aetna is a company dedicated to helping people manage what matters most in their lives—their health and financial well-being. Join our team and start making a real difference in the world. Check our matrix of typical college majors targeted at Aetna hiring areas to find the right fit for you.

What is an Aetna intern?
Aetna’s Undergraduate Summer Intern Program gives students a depth of experience in functional area assignments, as well as a range of experience through company-wide programs. These include classroom and e-based training, an executive speaker series, social and community service events, and a cross-functional final project. Our paid internships typically last 10-12 weeks, 40 hours a week, from May to August. Most internships are based at our corporate headquarters in Connecticut, with additional positions at Aetna offices across the country.

Our internship program offer college students like you the experience of lifetime. They give you an opportunity to use your creativity and fresh viewpoint in a health care company that thrives on change. You’ll work hard — and make a difference, too. Internships are a great way to put book knowledge to real world use. They give you a chance to explore career interests through exciting work assignments.

In their own words — Intern Testimonials

• “Everything I have learned and participated in … has convinced me that I want to be a part of the change towards consumerism in health care.” — James Forinash
• “I can’t imagine another summer job that would be more beneficial for a college student. … I honestly feel that this internship will be the jumpstart for a successful career.”— Matthew Powers
• “I still cannot believe all the networking opportunities I have had in just one short summer. I have made amazing connections with managers and executives throughout this company … I now feel far more confident in myself and my ability to communicate in a professional, yet personal, manner.” — Megan Gorzkowski
• “The Aetna Summer Intern Program has added extra value to my intern experience by making me feel part of an important group of future leaders that Aetna feels are worthy to invest in.”— Jennifer Murphy
• “This internship has given me more than I ever imagined it could. It has put me into a position to showcase my talents and also into an atmosphere that is great for learning.” — Robert Clough

Graduate Students: Realize Your Potential at Aetna
Whether you are a graduate student seeking a summer position internship or an advanced-degree graduate seeking career and personal success, Aetna is the place for you. We are seeking talented, graduate students who are passionate about making a difference and putting their skills and ideas into action towards helping us build a better health care system. Here you will see your ideas put into action and know you are making a difference in the health and financial well-being of our members.

Aetna's Graduate Summer Associate Program
Aetna's Graduate Summer Associate Program was established to identify and develop talent for leadership positions throughout the company. The program is designed to attract high-potential graduate students by offering challenging summer assignments reflective of regular, full-time positions.

Hiring areas exist in a variety of corporate and strategic functions, typically including Aetna Global Benefits, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Information Technology, Operational Excellence Group, Strategic Marketing and Communications and Strategic Planning

• Formal orientation, classroom, and e-based training
• Weekly executive speaker series including the opportunity to learn from Aetna’s Executive Committee and senior leaders
• In addition to managing projects in your functional area, you will also have the opportunity to work on a cross-functional final team project of strategic importance to Aetna’s business and present your research and recommendations to Aetna's Executive Committee at the end of the summer
• Social networking and community service events offered throughout the summer

Opportunities for Recent Graduates
We're searching for recent graduates with advanced degrees to take on leadership roles within our company. Aetna is a company where your work can make a difference and results matter. You provide the knowledge and passion, and we'll provide the opportunity to excel. If you want to grow personally as well as professionally, then now is the time to consider Aetna.

How to Qualify

• Education or career interest in the hiring area
• 3-5 years of related professional work experience. Prior experience in health care, consulting, or financial services industries is preferred
• Completion of a graduate program (one year for Summer Associate Program)

How to Apply