Intern - Actuarial Life Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was highly enjoyable and more interesting than I expected.

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

    • My colleagues were lovely and helpful and supported me at all times.

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

    • My supervisor/buddy was really great, very friendly and always finding things for me to do.

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

    • I had a number of varied projects which kept me busy most of the time. Only on a few occasions did I struggle to find work.

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

    • A reasonable amount - I got involved in many projects and often was given tasks which demanded responsibility from me.

    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've learnt some great Excel skills which I can take away with me and I feel generally more enlightened about the worlds of finance and insurance.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet but it was always possible to approach people and have a chat.

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

    • Very slick. I had a great induction and then work was planned out for me well in advance.

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

    • They invested a lot of time in my training and resources.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Ernst and Young is an ideal place to work.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of interns and lots of events organised for us meant that we had many opportunities to bond.

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

    • Living at home. Socialising in London is not very cheap!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Pretty good. Large number of cafes and bars available.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Intern events mostly.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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