Retirement Actuary Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

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

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

    • You can approach almost anyone in the office with questions, so the support network goes beyond your manager.

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

    • I was given work on the very first day and there has been a constant stream from a variety of colleagues since.

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

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

    • The most valuable skills gained are workplace skills. I wouldn't say the internship will help me with my degree but it will definitely help with my future career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • You would be surprised how relaxed the office is, given the importance of the work we do!

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

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

    • The interns in my office were given training sessions in the first week which were invaluable. Everyone in the office is willing to commit time to explaining things.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • From what I have been told, interns are successful more often than not at getting a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It can be difficult when all the interns travel from different locations.

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

    • Manchester can be expensive but there are loads of options in terms of expense.

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

    • One of the highlights was the celebration drinks the day after the actuarial results. The office decided it was a good idea to organise the "Intern Olympics"!

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

July 2012

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