Actuarial Trainee Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Had a great time.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and supportive.

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

    • Was mostly helped by my buddy, but everyone was happy to help.

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

    • Work was a little cyclical, but always had something to do.

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

    • Was sending my work out to clients on a daily basis

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

    • A great introduction to the job

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People work hard, but there is still plenty of conversation.

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

    • People had put plenty of effort into organising the summer.

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

    • Senior people set aside time to talk to us and help to train us.

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

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

    • Haven't been told yet.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only 2 other interns, but we went out together after work.

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

    • Just have to know the area to know where to go.

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

    • Centre of Birmingham.

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

    • People in the office socialise outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

West Midlands

September 2011

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