Retirement Risk and Finance Actuarial Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the work I was doing and I got on very well with everyone in my team which made a huge difference.

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

    • The team were very friendly from my first day and I will keep in touch with them after my placement has finished.

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

    • I was gived more guidance by other junior members in my team rather than management.

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

    • Sometimes I did not have much to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt that I was given responsibilty straight away. All my work was peer reviewed which made the system work well.

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

    • I definitely learnt valuable skills that I am sure to use in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always something going on! It was great fun.

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

    • From the first day to the last day everything was planned out perfectly through head office in London.

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

    • We had training on our first day and on the last day we will give presentations, both days held in London. I thought the company put a lot of thought nito my development.

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

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

    • I am due to begin a graduate position this September.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there were nights out and a national event too in Liverpool that everyone was invited to join in.

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

    • I was able to live at home during my placement which made it very inexpensive.

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

    • The nightlife was very good.

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

    • there was a football competition that was open for everyone to join.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

August 2010

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