Investment Intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Manageable work load, was good fun

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

    • Everyone helped you settle into the team, but at the end of the day you are just an intern

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

    • Lots of support from various team members

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

    • My manager moved offices over the Olympics, that he was sending work through while also getting work from other team members, that I was really busy for a week or so, however if you just speak to someone you can get deadlines extended

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

    • Internship - what do you expect?

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Improved my office experience, IT skills, team interaction and knowledge of the investment consulting world

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really relaxed, but also work focussed. Everyone was really approachable

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

    • Well structured, very organised with training and team allotment

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

    • Several training sessions with the grads weekly on various investment areas

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very good, most of us got offered jobs

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of office banter,but most of the grads didn't seem to go clubbing

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

    • London - you know its going to be expensive!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London - its going to be awesome!

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

    • Yep, consultancy so lots of after work actives on going such as go karting, pub quizs, cricket (weekly) etc.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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