Actuarial Trainee Review

by Mercer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement, it gave me the insight I needed into a career as an actuary and I am now hoping to pursue a career in this area and I most definetly want to return to Mercer if I have the opportunity!

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

    • My colleagues at the Leeds office have been a pleasure to work with. They have made me feel like a valued member of the team and have made this such a great experience.

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

    • Everyone in the team always seemed happy to help, especially my buddies.

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

    • For the majority of my internship I was busy, but there were a few occasions when I was low on work. However a quick email and the regular offer of help ensured I was never bored!

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

    • I feel like I have been given alot more responsibility than I had initially expected, as I was doing calculations and working on many schemes almost immediately and thoroughout my internship which I appreciated as this helped me gain a better insight into the profession.

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

    • I have learnt alot of skills during this internship whether it be general excel skills, work skills or related directly to the profession. I have also learnt alot about pensions and the actuarial profession which will help me in some of the modules I have selected for my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly, everyone was easy to talk to and approachable.

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

    • My internship was quite last minute but as soon as I arrived for my first day at the office everything was sorted and ready for me.

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

    • I felt like I had the opportunity to participate in a variety of tasks and gain many skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I hope they are great as I would love an opportunity to work with Mercer in the future, but as of yet I do not know.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were many occasions where the other graduates and colleagues invited me along to drinks or lunch, which was great and made me feel like a part of the team as well as a friend!

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

    • The cost isnt too expensive but I travelled on the train everyday.

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

    • The nightlife was great, I had only been to Leeds once before and it didnt let me down.

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

    • There were many opportunities, lunch, drinks and even general days out.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2012

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