Corporate Risk & Broking Summer Internship Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a fantastic experience. I was exposed to a lot of opportunities that I thought I would never be involved in. I was constantly kept involved, proactive with a perfect work/social life balance. HR are fantastic, and people you can trust and rely on. Highly recommend!

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

    • The division I was place in has a stigma/culture where people are constantly travelling/not in office. As a result, feeling valued by your colleagues can be a struggle. However, every team culture is different and as a whole the majority all felt valued. It solely depends on your team. When everyone is in and free/available, feeling valued is great.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had a great line manager/supervisor if their schedule was free/available. Again, the division you're in is a big factor. My supervisors were worldwide and timezone/travelling was often an issue.

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

    • Perfect Balance.

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

    • The work I was involved in was very meaningful and have a worldwide global impact. The work you get is very serious, and a fantastic time to shine! There is no 'lightwork' around here that will get discarded after 8 weeks..

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

    • I learnt many new skills, especially within excel. Degree wise, nothing was relevant at all which was a shame.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • 50/50. Some days were exciting and fun, some were dull. Merely depends on your floor and team.

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

    • HR and talent department are fantastic! Highly recommend and will emphasize once again they are people you can trust and rely on! Great opportunities, such as a speaker series.

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

    • Company flew me out to an external location to gain more insight for my project.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very appealing - great perks and qualifications such as ACII.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social life was good.

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

    • £8 a day from zone 1-4 on tube. Depends on personal location.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Unable to comment.

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

    • 50/50

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary

London

August 2018

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