Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the culture of WTW and the work I was given. The access to senior figures through lunch and learn sessions was valuable. HR are also very approachable.

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

    • I felt like I was treated as a colleague/worker, not just an intern by my team and other people I interacted with in the company.

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

    • When needed guidance was available.

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

    • I was constantly busy during the internship with either my day job or the group project.

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

    • Quite a lot, especially when in contact with people external to WTW.

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

    • The majority of the skills I used were developed at university and through other insurance internships.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • I expected it to be corporate and very formal. Instead it was friendly and relaxed.

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

    • We had a clear schedule of events which were mostly communicated well in advance.

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

    • Through various lunch and learns.

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

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

    • Very appealing- with the recent merger it will be an exciting place to work.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern group were sociable.

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

    • London prices- so quite expensive but HR did organise free events.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Loads of bars and pubs in the nearby area. Leadenhall Market is nice.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We attended an insurance conference and CII organised party.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2017

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