Risk, Retirement and Finance Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

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

    • Everyone in the team was really welcoming, offered lots of help and encouraged me to ask lots of questions. After the 8-weeks they arranged a leaving meal for me and the entire team attended.

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

    • We were assigned a buddy on our first day in the office and given an introduction by our supervisor. As I wasn't sat next to my buddy I asked most questions to the person I was sat next to, but to be honest anyone was happy to answer questions and explain things.

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

    • My workload was very variable. Some days I couls have not much to do so I'd read up on the 'current issues' and do small jobs such as proof reading reports/letters. Other days I was really busy and completed a range of 'chargeable' work

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

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

    • The placement wasn't related to my degree

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone on the RRF floor was really lovely and supportive.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was no work structure set up so our workload depended on that of our buddy and suggestions from the team. This meant at times work was quite light. However, the first day was explained well both on the day and prior to arriving at the office. There was an intern project that was was well-organised also.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We did not receive any 'official' training but I personally received regular feedback

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have accepted a graduate job

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We regularly organised drinks/meals with all the interns. The interns in RRF organised a 'Softball Tournament' that we held in Green Park an evening after work which was really successful. Whilst we were there the Actuarial results came out so lots of the actuarial students went out for drinks.

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

    • It's Central London!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Again, it's Central London!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I attended some training session with the Netball team.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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