Claims Intern Review

by Zurich Insurance

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Very engaging and had a clear structure.

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

    • I was given responsibility according to my ability and was treated like one of the team.

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

    • I was able to ask questions or for help whenever I felt necessary. I was given a development plan and skills which I was expected to develop over the three months.

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

    • As busy as I wanted to be. I had daily reponsiblities but found myself engaging in other areas of the business which were of interest to me.

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

    • As much as the company felt my skills could handle. The more I worked on my development, the more responsibility I was given.

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

    • I identified an area of interest post University. The experiences I gained can also be put into practise during my final year at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good fun whilst also being a productive environment.

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

    • Reasonably well planned out, but involved input from myself on occasion to ensure I achieved what I set out to do.

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

    • I was trained weekly on various soft skills.

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

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

    • There is a Graduate Programme which you have the opportunity to progress onto.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social nature of the industry, along with the large number of Interns made for an enjoyable summer.

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

    • Portsmouth - reasonably cheap.

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

    • Portsmouth and Southampton.

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

    • Yes, always lots going on.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2015

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