Exoerience Insight and Research- Actuarial Intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the work I did and enjoyed working on the team I was in.

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

    • Although I was only an intern they said that the work I was doing was very useful and of a high standard. Had concerns beforehand that I was just be given a pointless task to do but that definetly was not the case.

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

    • Manager was always encouraging and supportive. Only issue was that I was never given any negative feedback which I guess is a good thing but if I am doing things wrong or could do them better I'd prefer they tell me in order to help me improve.

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

    • The level of work I had was reasonable, I managed to complete all tasks given to me in time schedule required without getting overly stressed or feeling likeI was doing nothing.

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

    • Although only an intern I was given individual projects and had to present my findings which are being taken forward.

    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 I am not back at university yet I can see that what I have done on my placement will help me. I have developed computer skills as well as communication skills which will stand me in good stead.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly.

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

    • very well set up with lots of opportunities to do different things available.

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

    • Gave us opportunities to present as well as attend finance academies and other events to further knowledge and development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am hopeful that I will get offered a graduate job as I have enjoyed it but there is nothing definite at the minute.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene with other interns. Weekends are always fun! We usually have lunch together aswell.

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

    • Being based in Edinburgh beforehand I tend to know the best student places to go so prices are reasonable.

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

    • I have always enjoyed the nightlife in Edinburgh.

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

    • There were some opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work like playing softball and attending post-work drinks.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2011

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