Summer intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great introduction to actuarial work. Really useful to see if the career is one for you

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

    • Everyone always willing to help. Can ask everybody questions about the work and they are happy to answer

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

    • Regular meetings with manager to discuss progress and the work you have been doing throughout the internship

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

    • At times really busy... At times quiet. Depending on the number of people in the office

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

    • Similar work to recent starting graduate

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

    • Gave a great insight into how the theory leaned at uni is applicable to real life situations. Would really benefit those thinking of actuarial career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone kind and friendly. Colleagues often meet up out of work hours

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

    • Real thought had been put uni the development of the program - similar to that of graduate program

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

    • Everyone no matter how senior was willing to work with you and answer the questions you ha about the work you were doing

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

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

    • Places often offered to summer interns. Seen as a real route into the organisation

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the other interns were great and friendly. Recent graduates very sociable with each other and the interns

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

    • Cheap considering the proximity to London

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

    • A bit of a quiet place but London isn't too far away!!

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

    • Company events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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