Summer Student Review

by Barnett Waddingham LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have really enjoyed the internship. Every day has been challenging and we have been given a range of tasks to do. Tasks varied in importance and it felt like I have been considered a valuable member of the team. Colleagues were always willing to answer questions during the learning process.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt that my colleagues were always willing to answer questions and would always give us challenging work to do. Some of the work was of high importance which mad me feel like a valuable member of the team. Colleagues were persistent and patient in helping us learn every day of the internship.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • We were given various training sessions. Both my supervisor and manager were always willing to answer questions and were very approachable.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Generally I was very busy, although some days were busier than others. There was always work to be passed on whenever I was short on work.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I felt that we were given a lot of responsibility and were given roles in important work that had deadlines.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It will help me in terms of managing my time and balancing my work. I have found that time management and prioritising tasks have been extremely important.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 5/5

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

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

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 5/5

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

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

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

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

North West

August 2018


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