Summer Intern Review

I attended Summer learning and story hour talks from the Aon team twice a week, learning about the firm's culture. I worked on multiple projects during the day such as entering lines into excel for data validation. Needing to interact and email my team members for relevant pieces of information. I conducted meetings with other Aon interns to work on the Aon United Project which roughly took 2 hours a week. Then made a presentation and report.

I have gained new skills such as conducting emails in a professional and polite manner to my colleagues and time management skills when prioritizing which tasks need to be done first when managing my Aon projects. I have also learnt new skills when attending the Early Careers Summer Learning sessions, such as how to drive your career forward, building your personal brand on LinkedIn, writing professional emails, managing your finances and virtual presentation skills etc.

With my own projects I have taken full responsibility for the completion of job tasks and I have consistently worked without needing to be monitored. This has enabled me to learn a lot. I have also been given responsibility when organising meetings for my Aon United project. This is where we meet up two times a week, to discuss our ideas further and make a report and presentation. We were given autonomy in this project, without needing to be supervised.

I received much guidance. From the get go, the Aon Early Careers team have been extremely helpful and friendly, explaining our role at Aon, and how Aon can support and guide us, and any questions can be directed to them. During my internship, my manager and team have given me support and guidance when needed and have really helped me to develop and progress. The Aon IT team have also been extremely helpful when I have an IT problem, getting to me promptly.

The company culture and general atmosphere was absolutely wonderful. Everyone at the office was so friendly and welcoming, really making you feel part of a team. The general working hours were 9-5pm, and no one forced you to stay longer. The work-life balance was brilliant, there was so much support from the BRG groups and the wellbeing initiatives they offer at Aon, with so many resources at their hand, there is no wonder why everyone is so happy at Aon.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this. Every day is a fresh opportunity to learn and learn something new. The culture and environment has been at upmost importance, and this has really allowed me to enjoy the internship. The projects that I was given were stimulating enough, challenging yet I enjoyed working on them throughout the past few weeks. The talks that Aon offered were also brilliant, to get to virtually meet and ask questions to the CEO of Aon was the highlight of the internship.

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Apply early, be yourself and make a good impression. Prepare competency questions in the interviews and message someone at Aon. At the assessment centre, they will give you advice, but make sure you rehearse your presentation, and be sure to include everyone in the group exercise. At Aon, make the most of your experience by continuously asking questions, making sure you meet and know everyone, forming long-lasting relationships with your peers. You'll be surprised by the variety of people you will meet.