Investment Summer Intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. A great team atmosphere in the office and varied work.

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

    • There was a nice level of socialising and we often went for invesment team meals at lunch, and we went to a number of out-of-office events together.

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

    • Everyone was very supportive and willing to help.

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

    • Just about right. Only a few days when I had to stay in the office late and likewise not many days when I had too little work.

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

    • I was completing major reports that ultimately went to the consultant and off to clients after checking.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I'm not sure that the job will help my degree, it's much more likely that my degree helped the job. However, I have become much more confident at calling people, for example, and I am optimistic about the opportunities that experience in an investment consultancy may open to me in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was interested and willing to chat as long as people were also working hard.

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

    • Everything ran smoothly.

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

    • There was introductory training and training throughout, and a consultant development day

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great firm to work for. Good work-life balance in investment consultancy. And a good pay-life balance too.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • No clubbing this year, but plenty of opportunities to go to the pub.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home. Not too expensive though on food etc.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some great clubs, good bar scene.

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

    • Many. There were lots of team socials, a squash league and people met up after work for drinks.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2011

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