Pensions and Actuarial Support Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Work was interesting and relevant, as well as varied. Project work was an oppurtunity to work with interns across the country

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

    • Felt very welcome, in the office and at social events.

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

    • Always knew what was expected of me, and colleagues always made themselves available for me to ask questions if I was stuck.

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

    • Varied workload, some days had nothing, some days had a lot to do. I was in control of my workload to some extent however, I was asked if I could take work on, rather than it being dumped on me

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • responsibility increased throughout internship, similar responsibility to a new graduate

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

    • invaluable experience of office life/graduate employment, as well as insight into actuarial profession.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • for what is primarily a working environment, very enjoyable and pleasant place to work. everyone very friendly

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • well organised. chance to work with interns from different offices, direct contact and responsibility for dealing with a charity in corporate social responsibilty setting - all well organised

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

    • given alot of internal training in many areas

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would definately consider working with them in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns got on well together, and met up socially a couple of times. Lots of sport and a couple of social events in the office

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive night out (compared to student prices at uni!)

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

    • Leeds. Enough said

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports, social events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

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