Benefits Practice Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at Watson Wyatt prior to Towers Perrin merging with Watson Wyatt to become Towers Watson. (The RateMyPlacement Team) Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, learnt a lot too.

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

    • Work delegated to me was not menial, received thanks from all team members as i helped them reach deadlines and share the workload.

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

    • Good buddy scheme for support along with friendly line managers. HR staff and secretarial staff were very useful too.

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

    • Work load varied for me as it does for everyone in the office. However with a side line project to work on i was never bored. On the other hand when work piled up everyone is willing to help out and support.

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

    • Treated as you would be as a new graduate/recruitee. Was given freedom to work as i pleased and take on more work when capable, certainly didn't feel held back in anyway. It was just right.

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

    • A plethora of learning points that will help me throughout life aswell as plenty of good experiences and a few techniques to help finish my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was invited to all the extra activities (sports, meals & drinks etc) and a friendly working atmosphere in the office (with plenty of free cake).

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

    • Well organised and very well structured to ensure i got the most out of it with review meetings for feedback and comments. Very impressed.

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

    • It's a skill set best learnt on the job. The team trained me for what i needed to do as i went and this was great. No real investment direct from the company, but then i wouldn't expect there to be, there was no need. It was just right.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Would be pleased to work here, a very supportive environment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All fellow interns got invloved in a few nights out and interacted well in and out of teh work environment.

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

    • Plenty of opportunity to socialise and get involved but living and travel costs are high in London (for only an intern wage). Worth it though.

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

    • You really can do anything in London, so full marks for available choice here.

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

    • Lots of sports clubs, evening events (like wine tasting) and after work pub visits.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2009

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