GDP Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I Enjoyed the team I was working in, but had very little interest in the Intern project.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Got on with some colleagues who were receptive to interns, others did not make any effort.

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

    • The person who I sat next to was very helpful, there were many people I felt I could approach if I needed help.

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

    • Varied massively. Some days when I had something to deliver I was busy, others I had very little to do. We did have an intern project that ran parallel to our work so we could work on this if work wasn't busy.

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

    • I did work that was sent to clients, but as previously mentioned the work was simple.

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

    • Presenting skills are very useful, developed excel skills may also be useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite relaxed, people making jokes etc.

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

    • HR were excellent at organising the Internship.

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

    • We had intern presentation workshops as well as Willis Re divisional education session.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I Can't see my self working here right now, but I haven't ruled it out just yet.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, regular events and people are always up for drinks etc.

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

    • Expensive, it's central London.

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

    • Expensive, it's central London.

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

    • I know they exist, but no one really does as an Intern.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2017

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