GDP internship Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement and learnt a lot. I worked in the construction team.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I definitely felt valued by my colleagues and felt like I was helping them with the work that I was doing.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given lots of support both from my assigned mentors and other people that I reached out to. People were really happy to talk and helpful.

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

    • I was quite busy on my placement and the intern projects that were assigned were really helpful in keeping me busy.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and had direct contact with both insurers and clients.

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

    • I learnt lots of skills and knowledge from this placement. The training on how to present that I received was brilliant.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really nice and friendly.

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

    • Really well organised. Events were put on for us every week.

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

    • They invested lots. The training was brilliant and really helpful.

    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 think the work here is really interesting and there are clear opportunities to progress.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there is a good social life, which is helped by the internship organised socials.

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

    • It is more expensive as it is London.

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

    • Good

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

    • Yes, lots of opportunities

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2016

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