Actuarial Consultant Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the internship. Everyone was so helpful and the office has a relaxed atmosphere so it was easy to settle in.

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

    • Given important work to do for major clients right from the start so consequently felt a real part of the team

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

    • I had a line manager and a buddy so whenever there was a problem, I could approach either and they could help me out.

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

    • Very busy all day everyday! Had a project with fellow interns for the entire placement so whenever work was light I could work on this.

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

    • The work I was prodicing was sent to clients so therefore I was given a great deal of responsibility!

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

    • I think the skills I've learnt will certainly aid me in the future. I have learnt so much, from using excel efficiently to picking up communication skills to use in a commercial environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very relaxed so it was easy to settle in an get to know a wide variety of people in the office.

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

    • The HR team did a fantastic job of providing structure to the internship. We had an induction day at the start, middle and end with HR to see how we were getting on.

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

    • Gave all the interns training sessions as well as relevant help documents.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I would jump at the opportunity if I was given an offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had weekly Friday drinks after work as well as qualification drinks and a boat party on the River Thames.

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

    • The office is located in Westminster so it is very, very expensive!

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

    • There are plenty of pubs and bars in the area so a lot of variety. However did not go to a nightclub.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

August 2013

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