Actuarial Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The Internship was very enjoyable.

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

    • My colleagues ensured that I felt valued. I wasn't treated like the 'intern' but as a valued member of the team.

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

    • The support was mainly given by lower members of the team.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had work to do. I was working from 9-5.30 every day and sometimes more.

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

    • I had the freedom to do what I wanted and this was checked by more senior members of the team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills were extremely transferable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Most of the interns get a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the interns met up at least daily and were very willing to socialise with each other

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

    • Living up north meant that accomodation was relatively cheap, I stayed in University halls which offered a very reasonable living cost.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife wasn't as good as it would have been during university time but there was still lots to do

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary

North West

September 2013

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