Pensions Actuarial Services Summer Intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it overall

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

    • I felt really valued by my colleagues as they would always thank me for the work I was doing for them.

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

    • My manager and buddy were always there to support me. They would answer any questions I had and would help me sort out any problems.

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

    • There were occasional days when work was a little short but in general this wasn't a problem.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given the same responsibility as a new graduate would.

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

    • I feel I have developed lots of skills that will help me in the future. Especially improved my ability to work well within a team from the group project set.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and made an effort to talk to you.

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

    • The intern scheme was set up very well, although occasionally me and other interns were unsure of a couple of things.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • A good place to work with plenty of opportunities.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 4 other interns in my office during my placement and we all got on really well. It was nice to have people to talk to who were going through the same experience as me. I really enjoyed getting to know and spending time with other interns not just in my office.

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

    • Not too expensive

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

    • The nightlife isn't brilliant in Farnborough where I worked. A couple of pubs nearby but that is it.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were plenty of social events organised to get involved in.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2012

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