Internship Review at Aon

The Role

Role Description

Working for Aon Hewitt Investment Consultancy. Working in client teams, supporting the consultants, emailing and calling fund managers to track and analyse the performance of funds, writing quarterly investment reports and updates, work on excel.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very enjoyable. A great team atmosphere in the office and varied work.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a nice level of socialising and we often went for invesment team meals at lunch, and we went to a number of out-of-office events together.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was very supportive and willing to help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Just about right. Only a few days when I had to stay in the office late and likewise not many days when I had too little work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was completing major reports that ultimately went to the consultant and off to clients after checking.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I'm not sure that the job will help my degree, it's much more likely that my degree helped the job. However, I have become much more confident at calling people, for example, and I am optimistic about the opportunities that experience in an investment consultancy may open to me in the future.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was interested and willing to chat as long as people were also working hard.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everything ran smoothly.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was introductory training and training throughout, and a consultant development day

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great firm to work for. Good work-life balance in investment consultancy. And a good pay-life balance too.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

No clubbing this year, but plenty of opportunities to go to the pub.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I lived at home. Not too expensive though on food etc.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Some great clubs, good bar scene.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Many. There were lots of team socials, a squash league and people met up after work for drinks.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

A really good internship. I'd recommend it.

Review 37/69 for Aon

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