Summer Intern Review

by Lloyd's of London

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a great insight into life within the insurance market and the work was challenging but I also had fun whilst working at Lloyd's.

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

    • Everyone at Lloyd's seemed to be very welcoming of interns and were all very keen to give help and advice when I approached them.

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

    • My manager would set me projects which were challenging but would always be there to give me guidance on where I could improve.

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

    • The workload was tended to be quite steady the whole way through the internship.

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

    • I was given responsibility of my own projects during the internship but had guidance and advice given at intervals during the projects.

    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 skills developed will be extremely useful later on in working life, such as workplace etiquette, conversating with people of all ages and working within a team to achieve a goal.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The insurance market is a very sociable environment to work in and my team had a lot of fun whilst working hard at the same time.

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

    • The internship was excellently organised throughout, with a great induction process, a clear program of what I would be doing throughout and an appraisal at the end to talk about my progess during the internship.

    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?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I have been offered a place on their graduate scheme as a result of my performance during the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, after work drink were organised regularly by my team or by all the interns so we could socialise.

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

    • The City of London is a very expensive place to go out but because the internship is paid this is fine.

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

    • There are an endless amount of bars and a few clubs nearby. There is also a bar in the Lloyd's building which was a bonus.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

November 2013

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