Internship Review at Standard Life

The Role

Role Description

Mainly I assisted on group pension pricing models, as well as bits of analysis and presentations.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Not only was it helpful, I enjoyed it a lot too!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My colleagues were always really helpful and friendly, and gave me lots of responsibility

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

A few meetings with my manager, but I could always ask if I wasn't sure about something.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Once I'd learned the basics, I was always busy with something!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As above, once I'd shown I was capable I was given lots of responsibilty. The best bit about the internship.

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

Not only did I learn job specific skills, the presentation and time management skills are helpful too!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Really good, even when it was hectic, people were joking and friendly!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There were internship specific meetings and presentations

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As above, there were training and insight opportunities for the interns which was good.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Offered a job.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We all got on really well.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

More expensive than university, but not too bad.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Good.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Good opportunities...if your sport was on offer!

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?

It was a really useful experience for me, and the atmosphere was friendly, and I got a good mixture of the sort of work you'd get in the business area.

Review 2/26 for Standard Life

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