Actuarial Summer Intern Review

by Hymans Robertson

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The work given was relevant and challenging. Also completed a summer project which was of high interest to me.

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

    • Colleagues were exceptionally welcoming and were always on hand to help me if I was struggling with a piece of work. They were more than happy to answer any questions I had.

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

    • Had weekly catch ups with my project lead where she helped out with any issues I was having and made sure I was getting on okay.

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

    • Had a sufficient work load given to me by my peers and during quieter times I was able to work on my project.

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

    • Built up responsibility throughout placement. Initially I was taken through the processes but as I got more practice I was capable of doing them myself. I was also allowed to phone clients. I had enough responsibility that I felt they were making good use of my time, but not too much responsibility that I couldn't cope.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Excellent insight into the work a trainee Actuary will do. I have a better understanding of the role I will be taking on when I graduate next year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were numerous social events which were a great opportunity to meet other people from the office. The office itself is open plan and my team had great chat throughout my placement.

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

    • Summer project was planned in advance to me starting. Training sessions were also organised mainly in my first week so I wasn't hanging about, I could just get stuck in straight away.

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

    • I was allowed to attend team meetings and training sessions alongside the other members of my team and other student actuaries. I felt I was given the same opportunities as my peers despite only being at the firm for a limited time.

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

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

    • Would happily work with the company again. However, an internship does not guarantee a graduate job with the company and - despite performing well in my placement - it appears I will have to go through the entire application process again.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • End of month drinks were provided by the company. Pub quizzes and general drinks were also organised frequently.

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

    • The train through was expensive however I live in Edinburgh but I was placed in the Glasgow office.

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

    • Plenty of bars/clubs around the office.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary

Scotland

August 2014

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