Actuarial Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was an enjoyable and truly insightful experience into the world of professional services. Really recommend!

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

    • Unlike a vertical hierarchy, it certainly felt very lateral. You could have a chat with everyone, even one of the directors joined us for lunch once.

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

    • There was an incredible amount of assistance given to us. They knew we wouldn't be amazing (obviously) so they're willing to sit you down and talk through the problem.

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

    • In truth, some days were very mild, but some were very busy. Really just depended on what work the others could give to you.

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

    • Not a huge amount, but certainly enough to feel valued.

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

    • It really helps to direct you towards your future career. You honestly do get a good idea into what that profession is like and whether its something you want to pursue or not. Also, you learn a good amount of excel (invaluable!)

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Incredibly chatty and relaxed. Work got done, but you weren't sat facing your desk alone all day at all!

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

    • Reasonable. Some lack of work and issues with going to meetings did arise.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They spent a lot of time going through certain areas of the work and I can safely say there was a LOT of information to take in

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

    • Very. I'm now a brand manager for them for a reason

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • My department was very small, so not too really much outside work hours. That being said, there was quite a lot of times we all went out for lunch and a pint (colleagues and other intern).

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I live there anyway, and Leeds is cheap.

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

    • Leeds...

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

    • Not so much.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North East

October 2014

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