Investment Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • A great Insight into what working at Towers Watson would be like, with varied work

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

    • Everyone was very quick to welcome you, and seemed to genuinely want to get to know you

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

    • No question, however big or small, was thought of as stupid, and everybody seemed happy to help!

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

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

    • Was given client work to prepare, and felt like the work I was doing was actually contributing to the team

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

    • Gave several presentations throughout the internship which was great practice for the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, and quick to invite you out for drinks in the evening

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Was integrated into the office very quickly, and treated as a bonafide member fo the company.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After the internship I would be very keen to work at Towers Watson

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • In the evenings went out with colleagues for drinks/meals/rounds of golf/games of pool! Also had office sports every week which was a nice opportunity to socialise with people outside of a work environment.

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

    • Based in Leeds so not too expensive!

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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