Summer Intern - Benefits (Retirement) Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and I found the work really interesting

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

    • They were really helpful when explaining things to me or correcting what I had done wrong

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

    • My manager gave me work when I didn't have much to do and gave really useful feedback half way through the placement

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

    • Some days were busier than others but overall it wasn't too varied

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

    • I was left to do client work on my own but it was always checked thoroughly before it was sent out

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

    • The skills I learnt will be really useful in the next year or two

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very laid back, non-stressful atmosphere with lots of social events going on

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lots of contact with managers and opportunities to do work with a lot of different people

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

    • You can tell that they spend a lot of money on the interns and everyone working here is willing to spend a lot of time explaining things to me which is really lovely. They make it really easy to ask questions.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I feel like I did well overall on the placement but do not yet know if they will offer me a job or not

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of organised social events and all the recent graduates treated us like we were one of them. There has been a lot going on in a short time!

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

    • Well its central London so it'll always be expensive but its not too bad if you go to the right places.

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

    • Lots of options and different places to try

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

    • I have been invited to go watch the cricket, play on the netball team and go to see the Olympic Torch. And that is just this week!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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