Summer Student Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time and found the work stimulating. Overall, a great place to start your career.

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

    • There was a great atmosphere in the office and I felt like just another member of the team.

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

    • My mentor was always there to answer my questions and help me out. There could have been some more structured training, but learning on the job by asking questions was challenging and rewarding.

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

    • I was fairly busy throughout the 6 weeks. I usually had to work slightly longer hours than those stated in the contract, but didn't have to stay too late or get in ridiculously early.

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

    • I was only really responsible for the work I was given. The tasks I was given were fairly flexible, so I was still making active decisions on many aspects of the project.

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

    • Although there wasn't much formal training, I learnt a lot about various software packages which will be essential tools that I'll use in future work. Being in an open plan office means you overhear a lot of conversations about other projects, so I've definitely got a better idea of the type of work actuaries do now.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good atmosphere, everyone was very welcome. You never felt pressured to just get on with work without bothering other people.

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

    • The central training days were excellent, but the organisation within the office could have been better. I think this was mainly down to the fact I was working in a recently acquired part of the business.

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

    • My mentor put in a fair amount of time answering my questions, but there seemed to be a lack of specific training. The group project really helped me develop communication and teamwork skills.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Really enjoyed working here and can see myself fitting in, so hopefully I'll get a Graduate offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The six of us in the office got on really well. We always went to lunch as a group and a had a few good nights in the pub.

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

    • Not as expensive as I expected. The accomodation allowance on top of your salary helps a lot though

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

    • Fairly quiet, as you'd expect for a reasonably small town, but that didn't really bother me. London's not far away though if you want something a bit more lively.

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

    • Loads. Volunteering days, a baking competition, lunchtime football and badminton, curry nights and even a rounders tournament!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2012

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