Actuarial Assistant Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship because of the people I met at work and the interesting tasks I get to do.

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

    • I feel quite valued as my colleagues are very willing to take time to help me with any problems or queries that I had.

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

    • I was assigned a buddy and she was extremely supportive.

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

    • I find my workload to be of the correct balance. Not too busy but not too free either.

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

    • I was given some responsibility in certain projects.

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

    • I developed my people and communication skills, and I believe this will be very valuable in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is generally focussed which isn't a bad thing.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was quite well organised and I never felt disorientated at any point.

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

    • It gave me various opportunities to learn such as going to other offices.

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

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

    • I think there's a fair chance of getting future employment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene.

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

    • Cost of living wasn't too expensive.

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

    • The nightlife was quite good.

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

    • Yes, many sports facilities in the campuses around the city.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

North West

August 2012

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