Summer Actuarial Intern Review

by Punter Southall

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed it, I had a huge variety of tasks to do on a daily basis. There was join emphasis on both learning and doing.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They were really helpful, and always took time out of their day to be patient and help. They trusted us to have an independent attempt at some of their consultancy work, and allowed us to be involved in their process.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor had regular meetings with me not only to ask how I was finding things, but also to provide feedback on my skills. This constructive approach I believe has given me skills to work on before I leave university and enter the workplace.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • At the beginning there wasn't much to do, as I lacked the skills and knowledge to be a useful member of the team. However towards the end my days were packed, and I loved the challenges and the pressure.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Towards the end I was responsible for the first drafts of many important documents to go out to clients.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Hugely, I was involved in a consultancy role, which hasn't been a part of my degree training. This will be crucial as I apply for jobs in this sphere.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was amazing! It was a reasonably small floor, with many people from many different teams. The atmosphere was really friendly, and everyone chatted and were fairly relaxed. This was a special surprise due to the stigma surrounding actuaries.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Really well organised. I felt valued as a person, and they built up my skills and knowledge over the course of the six weeks

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Several one on one sessions to cover subject areas, but also a lot of time spent helping with calculations to help explain some of the finer details. Everyone in the team was involved and gave their time willing to help.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing, I applied in the weeks following the end of my placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • It was during the Edinburgh Fringe, so there was lots of things to do. However it was a small office, so opportunities for large socials were limited.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Quite high due to the rent prices during the Edinburgh festival.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Very lively, it was a very nice atmosphere the whole summer.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not really

    1/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

Scotland

November 2015


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