Business Analyst Intern Review

by Hiscox

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • My internship scheme was thoroughly enjoyable. The atmosphere in the office was friendly and the tasks which I was given were challenging and engaging.

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

    • My colleagues during the scheme were extremely helpful and patient, taking time to introduce me to various aspects of the company. Further to this I was provided with feedback throughout the scheme which was excellent for development.

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

    • My supervisor was very approachable and would provide advice and feedback consistently.

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

    • I was provided with individual projects, as well a working on a joint internship project throughout the scheme. There projects kept me engaged through my 8 weeks at Hiscox.

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

    • Hiscox emphasised that they liked their interns to use their initiative and to offer their own opinions With each of my projects I was asked to present them to the team which I was working in, and was expected to provide new ideas/insights.

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

    • Throughout the scheme I was given training in powerpoint, excel and presentation skills. These workshops were invaluable and definitely aided my development.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very friendly and had working. In felt the the Human Resources department, which I was based in, was particularly friendly and helpful.

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

    • I felt that the internship was very well organised. In the short time that I had with Hiscox I felt that I was given a lot of responsibility and projects, yet never felt I had too much on my plate.

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

    • We were given Excel, Powerpoint and Presentation training, with the firm investing both time and money into the interns. All the training given was of a high standard and was useful and applicable to both the internship and the future professional careers of the interns.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • Hiscox offer a fantastic Graduate scheme, with the internship providing the perfect opportunity to discover what graduate work at the company involves.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns on the scheme were great, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with them. We would regularly meet up for drinks are work and meet daily for lunch.

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

    • The bars around the office are pretty expensive, although their are plenty of good, cheap places to grab lunch as well as the in-house Art Cafe.

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

    • A fair few pubs and bars in the surrounding area.

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

    • Not a huge amount of opportunities for activities

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources, Insurance & Risk Management, Marketing

London

November 2013

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