Actuarial Trainee Review

by Mercer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Variety of interesting work

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

    • All the people I worked with were very friendly and always willing to help.

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

    • If I needed help they would take their time out to show me exactly how to do something and answer all my questions

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

    • Towards the end of the internship I wasn't very busy but they didn't really have much work to give me and I had a group project to get on with.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As much as can be expected within 8 weeks.

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

    • Helped me understand the role of an actuary and a small insight into the qualifications.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good, friendly atmosphere.

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

    • There could have been more socials organised but was generally well organised.

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

    • Always took the time out to help and teach me how to do the work I was given.

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

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

    • Quite appealing - not been offered a Job as of yet but If I did, it would be quite hard to turn down.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There could have been more socials organised by Mercer, but amongst the interns we managed to organise nights out pretty much every week.

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

    • Quite expensive - but it is London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good night-life but expensive.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I could get involved with the cricket team, team socials, football matches etc.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

View More Reviews