Actuarial consultant (life) Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The placement wasn't hugely stimulating due to lack of work available, but the people were friendly and supportive and I could see that the type of work was interesting

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

    • They helped me settle in and took me out to lunch a few times during the placement, very friendly, but sometimes left without work despite persisting

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

    • Unfortunately many of the staff were away on exams/ study leave, but whenever I was given a piece of work supervisors would be happy and willing to answer questions

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Despite pushing for work, I was probably only working 50/ 60% of the time because of lack of jobs

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lack of work meant lack of responsibility in general, however, when I was given work I was often left to get on with it without being 'micromanaged'

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The most useful thing I developed was an understanding as to what a full time job with Deloitte would constitute, but I also picked up some industry specific terminology and better proficiency with working with excel

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of people were away, but those who were there were friendly

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A well run scheme, broadly meeting expectations of giving me a taster of the department and giving the department a taster of me!

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

    • Deloitte have supported me well through work placements

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

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

    • Lots of opportunity within such a large well respected firm

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Opportunities for regular drinks, sports societies, charity work once working there full time

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Working in London including travel is expensive, but you are remunerated accordingly

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

    • I didn't go out clubbing during the placement, but London is well known for its nightlife!

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

    • A number of full time opportunities

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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