Actuarial Trainee - Summer Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Best job ever would take it too far! Is very suited to me, being very matsh minded and from what I can see of the job when you get into it properly, requires very good personnal skills with clients whihc suits me as well. Plus, it is very well paid so is very good in that sense. The people in the Leeds office are fantastic too and is a really friendly company with a relaxed but professional atmosphere.

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

    • Everyone gave me various jobs to do for them and I felt they appreciated me doing it for them.

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

    • Veyr helpful, you can talk to any of them whenever they are free and they will help you however they can.

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

    • I was never bored, always either given work by various people, and if I ever did have time I would ask for some work (sounds geeky but you have to impress). Atmosphere very good so you still feel relaxed.

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

    • The work is the work at the bottom of pile but needs doing and evryone has started there so felt important.

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

    • Skills for life not so much, apart from general dealing with clients. But I can see that what I have learnt will help a great deal with this area and similar ares of jobs in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed chatty atmosphere but everyone is still professional and nothing is ever done poorly. Excellent.

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

    • Veyr good, I got work regularly and was checked up on by e-mail by the recruitment team to see how I was getting on.

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

    • Anything I didn;t understand, people would explain. Had training in various aspects, as much as can be in 8 weeks!

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • Depends how many graduates they want in 2010 but I have done well (I think!) so should be high on the list.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A few drinks now and again, maybe a night out. Regular football/tennis.

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

    • Leeds is good priced.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent, lots of places to go.

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

    • Leeds has a lot to offer.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2010

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