RCS Summer Analyst Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • Great people to work with in a good enviroment

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

    • Was left to complete tasks in a deadline that were very valued

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

    • When sought out support was thorough but not the most forthcoming

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

    • 9-5.30 most days with the odd later one

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

    • Would have said 10 but running the show is a strtch too far

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

    • Actuarial degree, so pretty well correlated skills used

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Plenty of social and lunches, the odd boring person but you'll get that anywhere

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

    • Perfect nothing more to say

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

    • Lots of senior time invest in our training and plenty of face time with top people late rin the scheme

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Iffy time for the industry

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of activity on this front, but as with everything you make your own fun

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

    • Live in London anyway so no extra associated costs

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

    • Central London, innit

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

    • Cricket, football, golf, bbqs, quizzes etc

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

South East

August 2013

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