Actuarial Intern (Retirement) Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • A good mixture of work, friendly colleagues and the project work on the side made an overall wonderful internship. I really liked the mixture of actuarial work (in the office) and marketing work (in the project).

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

    • Colleagues included us in all events both in and out of the office.

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

    • All my queries were answered.

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

    • I was generally at the right level.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • My excel skills have gone from being minimal to above average. I also enjoyed using the launchpad software for the first time!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone gets on well, and all work is done thoroughly, but there is always time for a chat too.

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

    • Well-structured overall.

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

    • I felt valued in the office (Leeds).

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

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

    • I'd like to think I've performed well on the internship, and I really feel like I fit in well here.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events were promoted and encouraged, and were very enjoyable.

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

    • Not as cheap as Sunderland, but cheaper than Oxford!

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

    • The places we went to were great.

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

    • There was something on after work at least once a week.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2012

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