Actuarial Internship (RCS, Epsom) Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it - both the work and the atmosphere and people at the office.

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

    • The office was a very supportive place to work.

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

    • I was given all the relevant training to do the project i was given, and my manager always made sure that i understood what i was doing, and knew what my goals for the day/week were.

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

    • I was never without work to do, but also didn't feel stressed or overworked.

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

    • I was given full responsibility for my project.

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

    • Learnt alot about general insurance as a whole, and also some more specific details learnt through the programmes i was working with, which will be useful when starting a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Despite everyone working hard, there was a really nice feel to the office, and good banter. Pub lunches on Fridays meant a real sense of cohesion in the office.

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

    • Everything was ready for me when i arrived, with my own desk, and my line manager ensured i had work to do throughout the project.

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

    • They set up many presentations about their different areas of business, and had 3 days spread across the 6 weeks where all the interns were brought together for the day.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • Starting a graduate job with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Both with the other interns and colleagues. All the interns went to lunch together everyday, and often went for a drink after work.

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

    • I was in Epsom, so not as expensive as london, but not too cheap either.

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

    • Some nice cocktail places!

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

    • Plenty of sports clubs eg football and badminton, and many socials.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

South East

September 2011

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