Internship Review at Mercer

The Role

Role Description

Collecting and preparing data for use by the senior consultants. Data includes investment returns and valuations.

Contacting clients and fund managers to answer queries.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very weloming colleagus and interesting work. A supportive environment.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt my work was needed and that I made a valuable contribution to relieving the team's time pressure.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I could ask anyone any questions that I had. Lectures and training courses were put on for the interns.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

never too busy to do what I wanted in the evening. Had enough work that I was responsible about staying late in order to get work done if I couldn't stay late the following day.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Dealing with large sums of other people's money so responsibility must be limited. However, peer review system allows you to make some decisions at an early stage.

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

Will certainly help in any investment related environment.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Fun colleagues who work hard but have wide variety of interests outside work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Training was all at the London office. Regional interns were given travel grants.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Would be very interested in continued work at Mercer.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

All enjoyed each others company.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

London is expensive

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Good bars and pubs. No clubs.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Plenty of time available. Finish at 5.45 everyday if you have your work done.

Review 36/59 for Mercer

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