Internship Review at Mercer

The Role

Role Description

- filling in reports
- transfer values
- meetings
- presentations
- populating spreadsheets

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Absolutely loved it - the work, the people, the company

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Once I became quicker at the work I felt more valued

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was explained the work very well and could always ask if I needed any help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Varied - sometimes extremely busy and sometimes didn't have much but always had something to do

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was working on calculations which would be sent to clients

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I learnt a huge amount about the actuarial profession and want to become an actuary after I graduate

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was extremely friendly

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I met up with the other interns every lunch and most Fridays after work. There were other events such as rounders and netball to take part in on weekday evenings.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Expected London prices

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Surrounded by bars and restaurants!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Review 39/59 for Mercer

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