Placement Year Review at Allianz UK

The Role

Role Description

The role of a PMO is to help project managers deliver projects on time, on cost and to a good standard.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Opportunities are available if you want!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The team and employees make Allianz a great company to work for.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Managers really helped

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There is enough work to be done and work comes and goes everyday

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

If you want it, you get it

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I learnt skills I thought I had already

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I worked in IT Commercial lines and it was a buzzing atmosphere. Loved it!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well Set up

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I learnt and did as much as I could. I had a 6 week internship in Germany and a week in Manchester.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• International Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Placements are usually willing to come back on the grad scheme

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All placements students and a few graduates have lunch together on most days. Social events are also organised.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Surrey is not really a cheap neighbourhood

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Nightlife was not too bad. University of Surrey also has a few bars

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Opportunities were open to anyone who is willing.

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?

My placement was better than I expected. I have had a great 10 Months, moments for life!

Review 2/3 for Allianz UK

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