Tactical planning intern Review

by Lloyd's of London

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my work experience placement and met some talented and inspiring people.

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

    • Very valued and welcomed. My mentor took a week off her normal timetable for the first week to train me up in the role. After this she was always there to give a helping hand.

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

    • Unquestionably fantastic support.

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

    • Usually busy. Sometimes had less to do but could fill in the gaps with the charity volunteering work offered.

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

    • Given lots of opportunities to show my skill set.

    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 I will cherish.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The overall office atmosphere fluctuated. The people in my close team were great to work with overall it was still a busy working environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Perfectly organised.

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

    • I learnt a lot. Both professionally and personally.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduate job offered.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern in my building. However, with other colleagues there was a good atmosphere.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home.

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

    • Same as normal as I lived at home.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of charity work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

May 2014

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