Summer Intern/Associate Review

by Aon

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I've really enjoyed my time here and have learnt more and been able to do more than I had ever thought!

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

    • Everyone made me feerl very welcome as soon as I arrived.

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

    • In general, if I needed help a manager would be around to help.

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

    • I had periods of not enough work and periods of too much but I was never bored and enjoyed all the work I did.

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

    • I was given enough to feel like I was useful and being productive, but not too much that I felt under too much pressure.

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

    • They will help me have an easier transfer from university to working life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, but encouraged hard work.

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

    • Everything happened a bit late and last minute, but when I got here the rest was very nearly seamless.

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

    • They gave broad training at the beginning really encouraged us to learn a broad range of skills that would be useful in this career path.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I would definitely work for Hewitt in the future if I was ever given the opportunity to.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone made an effort to get to know me outside the office as well as inside.

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

    • I had to live in my uni house, which isn't cheap, but I'm used to these living costs and socialising costs from term time.

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

    • I know it all very well from uni and have always enjoyed Bristol nightlife!

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

    • There were events organised quite often which was surprising for me and there was always a good turn out of people!

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2010

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