Pensions Consultant Review

by Aon

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Very relaxed working atmosphere, however I didn't particularly enjoy the day to day work - but this is just personal preference

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

    • Very welcoming indeed

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

    • One member of management seemed to take me under his wing and I received great support throughout.

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

    • Not rushed of my feet but always had one or two things on. A steady flow of work. Perfect

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

    • Aside from day to day work, I wasn't given much extra responsibility and rarely dealt directly with clients.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The construction of pension modellers helped me think systematically and the constant use of Excel helped me using mathematical software when I returned to uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Both relaxed and productive.

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

    • Had some work waiting for us when we arrived so we weren't waiting for it to come in.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were no training sessions apart from the two induction days.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Enjoyable, nice working atmosphere, but the day to day work is not for me.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • A few opportunities for lunches out and drinks after work. The occasional football match.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Much cheaper than nearby London!

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

    • A few nice pubs but would need to catch the train to London for a good night out.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5 a side football, but that's it.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2010

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