Investment intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved it - was a steep learning curve at first but the Dublin team were very helpful.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very much so , they frequently thanked me for my work.

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

    • It was more the graduates / lower levels that would give support. That is more to do with me spending more time with them than the higher managers etc. They would be helpful if asked.

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

    • Very much depended on the time of year - the quarterly rush I was very busy. During this time I had gaps of having nothing to do as I waited for others to check my work before it could be emailed out.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot , but then not that much when you take into account the fact that everything went through 2 layers of checking

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It has lead me to not do the actuarial exams, and to do the CFAs instead which is great

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good ! Not too stressy and you could end up sitting beside any level

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organised enough ! Nothing to note

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Nothing extra special

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Doesn’t seem to be too much room for promotions long term

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes and there were frequent nights out for dinner and drinks (pre covid )

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive - dublin rent & Dublin drink prices

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Dublin nightlife is good

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

    • Not many

    1/5
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Actuary, Banking, Financial Management

International

September 2020

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