Insight Day Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Each of the 4 sessions were really useful, and everyone was friendly. Lunch time was a great opportunity to speak to graduates and others of my own age.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • It made me feel like it really would be worth while applying to the summer internship as I had already been accepted on to the insight programme.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We were put into small groups so it was easy to talk to the people holding the insight day.

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

    • It gave me an insight into what sort of career i would be interested, but I didn't actually learn much on the educational side.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well structured. We werent left waiting around at any point.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was very relaxed and I didnt fee like I was being judged. Everyone was friendly, and there was a diverse group of people.

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

    • It was only an insight day.

    0/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Workers there told us what it is like to work there.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It became apparent that the Manchester office for that company was quite small, so everyone knows each other, yet they have access to offices all over the globe. So it is both International, yet a very friendly atmosphere. People are willing to help each other out in the work place.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • As there are so many different aspects to Finance, it was good to see some of the job roles in a more detailed way.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • We were reimbursed for our travel expenses.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • During lunchtime you could talk to current employees of the company.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very relaxed.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • They told us they had various sports teams.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, if actuarial or investment consulting were appealing to them.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

April 2013

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