Actuarial Intern Review

by Barnett Waddingham LLP

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Rating

2.1/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much, as it had a healthy mix of training and challenge, and, since I was part of a relatively small team, I was exposed to client work early on.

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

    • Based on the volume of work that came my way, my colleagues must have felt I had a contribution to make.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisors and colleagues were very supportive in this regard.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy!

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

    • I had to take responsibility for my workload, prioritizing and working to deadlines, and finding a balance between chargeable and non-chargeable work.

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

    • The internship gave me a clear insight into a pensions actuarial workplace and, alongside the actuarial exams I am already studying for, better informed my decision to take up an actuarial career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and very focused.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Substantially, by sending a broad range of work my way and a readiness on my colleagues part to respond to the queries I raised.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Very much so, provided the firm feel that the trainee merits the position.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonable.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • Studying for exams took up the time outside work.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2014

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