Actuarial Consultant Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the work I carried out, but did not enjoy the long commute to work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was very welcoming and gave me lots of guidance in the work I did.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given a buddy who supported me throughout the internship. My line manager also gave me regular feedback sessions with helpful feedback to help me improve.

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

    • Towards the beginning of the internship I was limited in the work I could carry out. However, towards the end of the internship I had a full day of work to do each day.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had the same responsibility as a joining graduate.

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

    • Although it won't assist me with my degree studies, it has been invaluable for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly, but there was limited social interaction outside of office hours.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was not told which office I would be working in until the morning I started. The people in my department did not seem prepared to have an intern.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They have offered me plenty of training in my chosen career.

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

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

    • They decide at the end of the internship whether they will offer the interns a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although we got on well, there was limited interaction with the other interns.

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

    • Whilst I did not live near my placement, the area close to it was very expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I imagine it was very good, but because I lived faraway I didn't experience the nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • About one opportunity a fortnight.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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