Retail Technical - One year portfolio analyst Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very good on-the-job placement

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

    • I felt very valued because I was given tasks, which added value to the business

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

    • Everybody at Allianz is willing to help. You can easily access senior managers for guidance.

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

    • Had enough work to keep you busy. You can choose projects you will like to work on.

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

    • I was treated like a full-time employee instead of just a student on placement. Everything I worked on was important and added value to the business.

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

    • I developed valuable interpersonal skills and also learnt about adaptability and flexibility in a professional environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive environment.

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

    • Very flexible placement. Structure was in place but adjustments could be made based on your preferences.

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

    • The company paid for external training courses. They also have internal accredited training courses available to all employees.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we got on really well.

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

    • Fairly expensive place. However, there are a lot of bargain shops/offers for students.

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

    • Always something to do.

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

    • A lot of opportunities. You can also find something related to your hobbies.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2015

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