Pensions Actuary Summer Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing experience working with the Retirement team in Leeds for Towers Watson. I would have preferred it to be longer than 6 weeks because of how much fun I had while I was there.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was extremely welcoming and throughout my internship I was praised and encouraged to work hard and attend social events.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was sat next to my line manager which was really useful. If I had any questions he was happy to help.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • For most of my internship I had work set but often found myself asking for work a lot because summer is a quieter time in the office. The work load was manageable once I found work and couldn't really complain.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The right amount of responsibility for an intern.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I picked up a great deal - from learning how to interact with colleagues to using mortality software! Definitely will take a lot from this internship.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Extremely friendly. Everyone got on well and worked as a team. This is what attracts me most to the Leeds office.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Projects were handed out later on in the internship however they hadn't been organized prior to our arrival. We had to find work on a day to day basis.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Received a lot of training sessions and was frequently asked how I was getting on. This added to how valued I felt from the team.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Haven't found out if I got the job yet but would love the opportunity to go back and work for Towers Watson after university!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Frequent social events! We had a well organized sports day, pub Friday, nights out together, etc.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Leeds can be expensive to live in but I stayed with my parents who live locally. In terms of socializing, the prices are fair.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brilliant night life in Leeds.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Went for meals etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2015

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