Actuarial Industrial Placement Student Review

by Aon

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was everything I imagined it to be

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

    • Everyone was sure to make me feel welcome!

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

    • Regular catch ups were put in place to address any issues and/or amy suggestions and updates.

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

    • There were days were I don't have much to do then on other days I am extremely busy

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was able to check work done by some of my colleagues, as well as carry out a task from start to finish.

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

    • It will definitely help me put the theory into context when I am back at uni

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People got work done as well as organised events outside of work where we could just be social. Helped me feel more like it wasn't just a job!

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

    • Apart from IT issues at the very start it was great!

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

    • Seeing as I am being treated as a grad, the company is investing a significant amount in me. The projects they are looking to get me involved in as well lead me to believe a significant amount is being invested in me.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I would love to come back to Aon once I graduate

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • It isn't too pricey but isn't cheap either. Affordable is the word

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Plenty! They are quite the social bunch

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

September 2016

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