Summer Student Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at Watson Wyatt prior to Towers Perrin merging with Watson Wyatt to become Towers Watson. (The RateMyPlacement Team) Was kept busy and pushed the right amount.

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

    • Very easy to settle in. Friendly work environment.

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

    • Guidance was exactly at the right level and was available when necessary.

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

    • Some days were very busy and required working later - but that is far better than having nothing to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given work to do independently and the amount of instruction/guidance given was up to me.

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

    • Many of the skills learned are valuable in any profession but equally much of what I have gained are job specific.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great work atmosphere and good after work socials.

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

    • Some of the training could have been done at a different time but other than that it was perfectly organised.

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

    • Large expense on travel costs to get all interns together for training. All sessions were run internally.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Find out about jobs a month after the internship finishes.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good mixture between socails with other interns and colleagues.

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

    • Accomodation provided but restaurants/bars were London prices.

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

    • Reasonable number of bars close to office, very good for a small town.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Regular events after work or at weekends.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2009

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