Insight Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed the insight, it gave all of the relevant information needed and also had interactive sessions to engage everyone with each presentation.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I did feel that the company valued everyone at the insight and genuinely wanted everyone to succeed - not only at Towers Watson - but wherever they ended up working in the future.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • All questions were answered to a high standard of clarity and had a professional feel to them, so I was very impressed with the level of guidance/support in general. There was also an employability session which focussed on how to maximise your chances of getting employed by Towers Watson and alike companies.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There weren't necessary skills developed, being such a short insight. However, the employability session will definitely help me in securing a Summer internship or graduate role at either Towers Watson or a similar company.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • From arrival to leaving, everything was well-run and executed smoothly.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • There was an atmosphere of general interest and intrigue about the company throughout the day, as they are a lot more competitive and renowned than most realise.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Being only a 1-day event, it is difficult to quantify this. However, the company spent a lot of money to get everyone to the event and put everyone up in hotels the night before.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Before attending, I had little knowledge of the areas of work or what each one did specifically. This event really helped with my understanding of each role and inspired me in making a choice as to which area I wish to pursue.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was real emphasis on how good the company culture is, from start to end. The employees all seemed to (genuinely!) love their jobs - many of them having worked at multiple other similar companies beforehand.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Priceless.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was reimbursed for travel expenses up to £50 and 50% on what exceeded £50.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes - lunch became a networking opportunity and a chance to discuss everything with current employees.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Being over lunch on one day, again, it is hard to quantify. I felt they were sufficient considering the time constraints.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes - the employees detailed how there are annual skiing trips and the like.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Actuary

London

May 2015

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