Actuarial Summer Intern - Retirement Review
by Mercer
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I found it very interesting and a good atmosphere to work in.
A lot of work which I did saved other colleagues time and went out to clients or became parts of final reports and I think that this was helpful.
My buddy has been extremely helpful and answers any questions which I have. My supervisor has also been friendly, helpful and approachable.
Some days I would only have a few tasks to do but could keep busy with my summer intern project. Most days, however, I have had a good amount of work to do.
A lot of work which I did went out to clients or became parts of final reports and while it was checked by my superiors it is still quite a responsibility.
Excellent chance to get an insight into my chosen profession and vital skills leaned on the job.
The Company
Very friendly and quite relaxed whilst still being professional.
Everything was clearly explained to me and i knew what and when I was to do things.
I have been taught a lot, not only about Mercer, but about pensions in general and in this way I feel like they have really been interested in my personal development.
Company Parties/Events
I can definitely see myself working here in the future.
The Culture
I was the only intern in my office but my colleagues and I went out for lunch several times.
Centre of Glasgow has great nightlife and easy to get to the west end etc
Not much other than lunches and drinks.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Scotland
August 2011
