Summer Intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship very munch as I was given a true insight to what actuarial work is like. My colleagues were extremely friendly and supportive which was especially helpful when coming across something I had not done before. I also enjoyed taking part in the CSR project that I was given and found it particularly rewarding.

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

    • I felt I was a valued member of the team as my colleagues were always searching for work for me to do. They were very supportive when I had any questions which made me feel more comfortable in the office.

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

    • I was given a lot of guidance and support and everyone was very approachable if I had any questions.

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

    • I feel I had a good balance in workload, especially as I had a CSR project to complete.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibilty as I was entrusted with performing important calculations.

    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 feel I have developed a great many skills at Aon that are transferable to many aspects of my education and career. The fundamental training I have received has been very good.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly but also professional, which gave me a good insight into what was expected of me as a Summer Intern

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

    • The internship was well structured and there was always something for me to do, be it actuarial work or my project.

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

    • I feel that the company invested in me a great deal as they allowed 3 days of induction at the beginning to give us some basic training and to introduce us into the company.

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

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

    • I would be very happy working with Aon in the future as I enjoyed the friendly office atmosphere and the support I received from it.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Staff socials were organised quite regularly and there was ample opportunity for me to get to know my team.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising in the are I worked in was not great as I live 5 minutes from the office.

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

    • There are various pubs and bars in harrow so the nightlife was good.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As part of my CSR project I was able to aid a charity which was very enjoyable.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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