Summer Intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I wouldn't say it was highly enjoyable but making the necessary transition from a student to working lifestyle is never going to be.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • As the Internship went on, I felt more valued by my colleagues and they started to have a greater understanding of the Internship Scheme. This transpired into me being given more responsibility.

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

    • My Manager was very supportive, and at no point did I feel like a hindrance to her. She arranged many good experiences for me such as attending meetings and shadowing professionals from other areas of the insurance industry.

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

    • Most of the time, the workload was about right. I was never overloaded with too many tasks, and this meant I was always able to do my tasks as thoroughly as possible.

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

    • By the end of the internship I had constructed reports, attending client meetings and gained quotations from underwriters.

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

    • The internship was an invaluable experience and I enhanced a number of key skills; such as how to conduct myself in a professional environment and the ability to present. Also I have significantly built up my technical knowledge of the insurance industry. I can honestly say, with the additional knowledge gained I am a more valuable asset to any company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was fairly subdued but I was in a regional office.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Generally good, however sometimes my manager ran out of things for me to do.

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

    • I got lots of training and they were lots of colleagues who were willing to pass knowledge on to me.

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job with them at the central office.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern in my office. However I went to social events with colleagues and played in their 5-a-side football team.

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

    • Manchester, so relatively cheap.

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

    • Manchester, so some of the best in the country.

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

    • Can't comment as didn't look myself.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2011

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