Intern - Actuarial Pensions (Advisory) Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant socials, great people, good cantine food!

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

    • Very friendly team and I felt regarded as an equal, which was reflected in the level of responsibility I was given

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

    • People were always available to help or answer questions and were not judgemental over any questions.

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

    • First few weeks were calm. Was given a lot to do towards the end, once I knew more about the work, but still could leave the office by 6. The work was engaging.

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

    • Wrote some reports and did a little modelling which has been saved for future use.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Microsoft excel tips will help in my degree, although the degree isn't closelyt related to the work done. Useful skills for future career development.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Waiting to hear back from firm. Really hoping to get a job and they've said there is a place available for all interns who make it to that stage. It is just a matter of whether you're good enough for it or have blown it after the internship!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of intern organised socials as well as company organised - too tiring to go to them all!

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

    • Expensive area for students although the salary helped out lots. More difficult if you're trying to save cash for holidays/university living but it's not so bad that you can't go out at all - there are cheap places if looked for in the right area.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of pubs, bars, clubs, etc.

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

    • Socials mostly but the placement was only 5 weeks - not long to get involved in that much

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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