Summer intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • OVerall really enjoyable experience. Always looked forward to coming in

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

    • I was really welcomed by the whole department and I always felt valued. I got on with everyone really well and they always chatted to me like we were friends.

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

    • Occasionally felt like I could have been given more guidance by my manager who mostly left the task of giving me work to someone else.

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

    • Some days were really busy, but manageable. But some days were slightly more boring with not a lot going on and I found myself at a bit of a loose end.

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

    • As the weeks went by I was trusted with more and more jobs. Enjoyed being in charge of my own work

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

    • Not hugely relevant to my degree (English) but definitely after university I will need a lot of the skills I have learned here, including effective communication and networking

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Great mixture of work hard, play hard

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

    • Slightly unclear as to who was my manager and who I should report to. Also felt sometimes as if no one had things for me to do. Would have been nice to have a clear plan for each week to experience as many different aspects of the department as possible

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Individuals spent time trying to help me learn and understand and the technical training day was valuable knowledge for the industry but could have had more in the way of training throughout the placement

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really hope I get the opportunity to join their graduate scheme, fingers crossed!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social opportunities were varied and regular but could have had more organised events for interns, perhaps to meet everyone in your regional office.

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

    • Central London very expensive but some good deals on - happy hour etc

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

    • Plenty of bars restaurants and clubs to choose from

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

    • Probably more opportunities if I was here more long term but not much to do over my 9 weeks

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2012

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