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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was a great experience. Learnt so much about the reinsurance industry, world of work and CAT modelling in general.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I did some important work so I felt valued.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Always happy to answer questions and give help whenever I needed it.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Plenty of work. Always something new to do.

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skills I have learnt will help me huge amounts!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Everyone is lovely and socialable but sometimes office is very quiet.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised even though it is the first year the internship has run.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • So much time. I have learnt so much and gained so many skills.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • If I could work here I would be extremely happy! Its a fab place to be!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I was only here for 5 weeks so there was plenty! I was invited to the Summer Party which was great!

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was not too bad price wise!

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Good! Always people out!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes plenty of nights out!

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013


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