Work experience (1 week) Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • A lot, although I would've liked to have done more challenging work, some of it was a bit monotonous.

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

    • They were very welcoming

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

    • Everyone was very helpful

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

    • 3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Almost all the work was new to me so not a lot of responsibility was given.

    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 experience taught me a substantial amount about pension schemes and how they function. I also learnt many computer skills which, I'm sure, I will be using a lot more in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly relaxed and very lively

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

    • The employer organized a lot of talks with other members of staff from both the same sector and other sectors. The talks were very well planned and the staff made it easier for me to understand which was good. Although I would've preferred more work.

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

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • Did not experience

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

September 2010

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