Summer Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I was genuinely not expecting to learn so much and to be around people so willing to give up their time. There were lots of "training courses" at the beginning of the internship and the opportunity to undertake some meaningful work later on.

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

    • It was clear from the outset that everyone was treated equally and I really do think there was a culture whereby people were trying to help each other rather than just concerned with themselves.

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

    • Guidance was always very readily available when needed. My team leader was highly approachable and made sure I was supported in my various tasks.

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

    • This varied but generally I had a good amount of work to be getting on with. This was an internship where you could make as much of it as you liked.

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

    • The very rigorous checking procedure meant that you were never given too much responsibility. This doesn't mean that the work itself was not meaningful.

    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 training and exposure to actuarial work definitely helped with the financial courses I've taken this term and I imagine the skills developed will prove very useful in my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The internship was very well managed. Talking to some of the other interns at other offices, it sounds like the London internship was by far the best in this regard.

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

    • I couldn't really have expected much more - there were various formal sessions at the beginning of the internship and constant training within my team.

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

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

    • Overall a highly enjoyable experience and one that I would very much recommend.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I think this varied between departments.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • I was working in central London, so the nightlife was great but quite expensive.

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

    • There were various opportunities but again this seemed to vary on the department.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2009

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