Asset Transitions Coordinator Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Excellent location to work, as well as very friendly and helpful culture throughout the company.

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

    • Everyone was happy to help and answer questions i had. I was working on current projects with other members of the team.

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

    • Happy to help with all my questions, and ensured i had sufficient work to do.

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

    • I always had tasks to do, some lasting longer than others. Sometimes i had to ask for work, but they were more than happy to include me in other projects.

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

    • Wasn't given a great deal of responsibility, but enough as can be expected for an intern!

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Regular training sessions on various aspects of the company and pension industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly

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

    • Regular training sessions throughout organised from the start.

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

    • A lot of training given to interns and grads. Excellent support for professional qualification studies.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Slow but steady growth through the company. Pay not as good as similar firms in the industry.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We organised regular nights out, almost every week.

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

    • Food and travel very expensive in area.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • being in central london the night life was good, but expensive.

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

    • invited out to fund manager events as well as company events

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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