Investment Consultant Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Good experience overall

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I got on with all my team which was a big help

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

    • Almost always had time to listen to any problems and explain solutions.

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

    • First week or so was fairly slow work wise but it picked up massively around reporting time. Didn't have to stay later than 6.30 ever. If they could have evened the work out over the whole internship it would be about 9 stars.

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

    • Everything is double checked before it goes to clients but I was writing a lot of first drafts etc. Spoke to a few fund managers on the phone and generally felt like I was given as much responsibility as I proved myself to deserve.

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

    • Interesting experience. I did a lot of work with Excel (at my own request) in order to brush up on my skills there.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My team had a good level of banter which broke up the day. That wasn't reported by every intern I spoke to though.

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

    • There were a few bumps along the road - especially at the beginning - but it improved as we went along.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The training was compulsory and fairly interesting. Also interesting to note that they sponsor their grads through any exams they wish to take, even a masters programme at Imperial.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Job offer rates are high once you get onto the internship

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Average to poor for the main with some notable exceptions.

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

    • London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London.

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

    • Loads of activities; football, cricket, pub, pub quiz, to name a few

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary, Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2013

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