Virtual day Review

by Barnett Waddingham LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?

    • I enjoyed my virtual day with Barnett Waddingham. I thought the small group Q&As were particularly good as the Barnett Waddingham actuaries were really great at answering any questions we had. Furthermore they had a 30 minute Q&A about exams where I learnt so much about the structure of the exams that I didn’t know before. Also the larger sessions were very useful to help us learn about the structure and values of the company.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was extremely welcoming. As I mentioned before they were very open to questions throughout the day. They explained to us the supportive mentality of the company and everyone seemed very cheerful and proud to work for the company which was comforting to see.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the virtual experience?

    • We received great support during the day.

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

    • I learnt so much during the day. We first learnt about the values of working at the company and how to go about your job in the best possible way. We also had great overviews about the different departments in the company. They also went through some of the tools they use as actuaries which was great as it gave a good insight into what they do on a day to day basis. Furthermore we had a session on exams which showed me how my studies would continue after my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the virtual experience?

    • It was brilliantly structured. We had longer talks mixed in with smaller sessions which meant we weren’t just doing the same thing all day. Also there were small breaks in between some of the sessions which meant we were never behind schedule and it also gave as chance to be away from our screens for a bit which was nice.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your virtual experience?

    • The atmosphere was extremely friendly and welcoming.

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

    • The idea of the day was so that we could get more information about the company. We didn’t do much skill training.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the virtual experience help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • We got a great look into the companies environment and structure. We also got a small look into what we would be doing if we worked there.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the virtual experience help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We got a thorough look into the companies culture. They seem very welcoming and supportive and it definitely looks like a great place to work.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It further reassured me that a career as an actuary is what I want to pursue.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this virtual experience to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

August 2020

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