Actuarial Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was really good, better than my intern at another Big 4 firm

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

    • Everyone was SO nice and friendly I spent most of the intern evenings socialising with the team and they felt like family at the end

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

    • Loads of help, nothing was too much of a problem for anyone If they were busy they would make time for you later that day

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

    • Was busy enough that I didn't get bored,but I never got stressed/worried about how much work I had to do

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

    • Its an internship - I was given meaningful tasks but nothing too heavy

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

    • Loads - report writing, actuarial calculations, minute taking, meetings interaction

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good. Everyone knew each other and was friends, everyone had a joke with everyone else!

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

    • Really well, everything was structured good. Lots of training (that was needed) but not an excess, then small tasks at the start leading onto bigger projects at the end of my internship

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

    • Loads - IT skills really developed and general office wide skills (minute taking, controlling meetings etc.) was improved

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Car

    International Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job - most people did

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Loads of nights out, social events and pub trips!

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

    • London - was super expensive but worth it

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

    • London - awesome but pricey!

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

    • Loads of football, random team socials, pub trips, weekend activies ongoing with so many grads in one office!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

November 2012

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