Actuarial Intern - Pensions Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, and it far exceeded my expectations.

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

    • From the very beginning, we felt valuable to the firm as we were doing the same level of work as the grads were doing. All colleagues made it very clear that they appreciated the work we were doing.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Each intern is assigned a buddy who help and guides you throughout the summer. My buddy was great - really friendly and approachable and made me feel comfortable very quickly. We also had regular manager meetings to make sure we were coping well and being given sufficient work.

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

    • Did not have a single day where I did nothing. I was very busy most of the time, but never felt overwhelmed or pressurised to stay late to finish work.

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

    • We were treated exactly as a grad would be and were expected to do the same level of work. (apart from that we were not assigned particular clients)

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

    • The technical skills developed were very specific and so I don't think they will assist me in my degree. But the invaluable personal and general skills I developed will help me in my future studies, career and life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly quiet throughout the day, but everyone is very friendly and there are break-out areas where you can socialise.

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

    • Not a set programme of work, but we just fit into the office as if we were a grad. CSR project was well organised.

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

    • In the first week at the office, we had many training sessions - technical and general.These helped us become aware of the general standards and expectations around the office. Buddy spends a lot of time explaining work and helping with problems to make you understand in the long term.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Not yet sure if I will be given the offer - but would certainly accept if I did.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social life - went for drink every Friday after work, regular team lunches etc When people pass exams there's a great celebratory atmosphere throughout the office.

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

    • Central London - expensive but as expected

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

    • Huge variety of pubs and bars

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

    • Lots of charity events and a few sports events.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

August 2013

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