Actuarial Summer Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Interesting and challenging tasks set that improve the company. Enjoyable atmosphere

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

    • One downside was that my leader wasn't located in my office.

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

    • Always willing to help and always accessible

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

    • Work was a bit on the plus side but that was the challenge, there was always something to do

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

    • I was designing new worksheets and doing research not covered before so was adding value to the company

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

    • No doubt that this will help me in my future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Morale was low, department is not doing well.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Great setup

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Loads of training days and someone always willing to help

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

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

    • Department is not doing well and job prospects are bleak.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always something going on form rock climbing to wine tasting

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

    • London, so quite expensive

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

    • Good nightlife. Several bars nearby

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

    • Several external projects were assigned to us.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary, Investment Banking, Voluntary

London

August 2013

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