Internship Review at Towers Watson

The Role

Role Description

Commenting on various reports for clients on such subjects as risk, fund management etc. Designing powerpoint slides for presentations. Collecting data from questionnaires you have built and presenting them for your oclleagues and clients.
There will also be one or two projects for you outside of your normal work to test your ability to work across practice and across offices with other interns or alone.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at Watson Wyatt prior to Towers Perrin merging with Watson Wyatt to become Towers Watson. (The RateMyPlacement Team)

I thoroughly enjoyed almost every day of the 6 weeks i was there, the team and everyone in the company was very encouraging and there was no patronising to be heard from anyone.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Couldn't fault my colleagues, they definitely made an effort to prevent me from ding aimless tasks and i felt like a member of the team instead of being a coffee boy.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had weekly meetings with my buddy and my line manager talked to me whenever he could, and i caught up every lunch time with them. There was no time i felt i needed more direction.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was based on client work so occasionally there were lulls in work load but then i had the project to fill my time with

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The responsibility was a lot considering my lack of expertise, i felt like i did everything i could have without going out of my depth.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The knowledge on financial products and terminology will undoubtedly make things easier to understand this year. Powerpoint ability improved also. Teamwork skills also were emphasised throughout.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a constant hum from some teams and other more silent ones still had a fair amount of chat. It was professional but not boring.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was fairly well organised but that was due to my team putting more effort in than the organisation itself. The introduction days were very good.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was included on a few days out for education with the senior members of the firm. The initial days were very well set up in a hotel in Westminster.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Financial Bonus

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have accepted the job already.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I volunteered myself social sec. and we had a weekly night out with each other, also i lived with 5 others and we did ad hoc night out too.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was earning and my accomodation was paid for, no complaints here.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

It was very much, make your own night, there isn't much nightlife in Reigate but there are nice places and London is a short train journey away.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I played squash with someone and went on a paid for night out in London, also a few social events which were dependent on you being outgoing enough to get involved with.

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 great introduction to the company, gained a lot of knowledge and secured a job for the year after. Great people in the company, had daily conversations with some of the most senior members of the firm. They are doing very well in the practice i was in and there are many opportunities to be had.

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