Summer Intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Only less enjoyable when not much worked to do, otherwise great.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Good feedback and everyone very helpful

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • It was the first year so some things supervisor couldnt answer

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Could have had more to do

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Met with clients and worked on small tasks that were of importance but nothing that had too much impact

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Great experience of the insurance industry, have learnt alot, not so much use for degree

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Friendly, chatty, relaxed but still focused. lots of cakes!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Run well, however as first year there were a few things that remained unknown to us or our buddys, such as how a decision would be made on job offers.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 1 days training then just learning on the job.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • possible Job offer at the end of internship

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Few nights out/pub quiz/drinks organised, some free lunches and drinks too.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • central London

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • pubs bars clubs and restaurants around every corner

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that much going on

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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