Talent and Rewards intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The team is great, particularly in my office. We always had a lot of fun and all the consultants tried to get me really involved in everything they were doing.

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

    • Very. People always made an effort to thank me for the work I had done.

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

    • I had both a 'mentor' and a 'buddy' during my internship. I had regular meetings with both and they both regularly asked how I was getting on.

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

    • The right amount of work. I was involved in an interesting array of projects throughout my time here which kept me busy from 9 til 5. I had to stay later a few nights but never beyond half 6.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility when I was given the task of conducting the initial data analysis of one of the companies main surveys.

    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 have definitely learnt a huge amount both about the industry and the nature of consulting.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very approachable and a lot of fun.

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

    • Well planned. The team had been thinking of interesting work to give me before I came.

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

    • Lots of meetings at the start so that I really got a good understanding of the company and the different functions that various areas of the business performed. I also had regular opportunities to meet with the senior managers.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If I am offered a job, I will definitely take it!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regularly went out drinking with the other interns in London

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

    • It's central London

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

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

    • Not during the 6 weeks that I was working

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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