Actuarial Consulting Summer Internship Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed by internship and it was very well organised.

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

    • Support by colleagues was great along with regular feedback.

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

    • My manager was very supportive through out the internship and we had weekly meetings.

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

    • In the beginning couple of weeks it took me while to get work but it got busier as the internship progressed.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility as an internship, would love to have been part of some long term project though.

    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 have developed a lot of skills throughout my internship. They have made me confident and I have gained a lot of transferable skills. This is particularly due to being part of the CSR Project team.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was based in one of the regional offices and loved the atmosphere. Everybody was helpful and really nice.

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

    • It was well organised and structured.

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

    • The induction training included a lot of soft skills sessions and that helped a lot.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am excited about my future prospect with Aon and look forward to joining their graduate programme, if I am to be offered one.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were taken out for meals throughout our internship, not many social activities happened in my office though.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was quite cheap as I was based in a regional office.

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

    • Did not go for any nightout unfortunately.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not many activities. Went out for drinks once with colleagues but that was it.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2018

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