Benefits Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the people I was working with and I felt that I was having an impact on some of the projects I worked on as well as getting a grasp on the regular types of work.

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

    • There is a great atmosphere at the Westminster office and I felt comfortable to chat with anyone.

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

    • There was great support at the beginning and then once I found my feet then I didn't need the support as much.

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

    • I was kept busy but I was able to organise and prioritise work and so I felt in control the whole time. The latest I stayed was 6.30pm but I would regularly leave around 5pm.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Looking forward to starting on the Grad scheme next September.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive London is nothing new!

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

August 2011

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