Acturial Pensions Consultancy Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

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

    • The work load was generally good but a lot of the time work had to be asked instead of being given, there was also occasions with no work to do at all

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Large variety of work but it would have been good to see more want was involved in the job at consultancy level

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working environment, people always friendly and approachable.

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

    • Numerous IT issues, the main one being didn't have a personal login for over a week! created a issue with emails for the intern group project. Apart from this it was very well run with good introductory sessions and good feedback.

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

    • Good traioning on the job with all work that was done and some workshops about different areas of the job.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, challenging and interesting feild. There was a good office environment and colleagues were very friendly and helpful.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Numerous social occasions, normally drinks celebrating exam passes and promotions.

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

    • Worked in London (away from home) as it was over the summer had to get a short term let which was expensive at £160 a week including everything but that still left enough money from my pay to enjoy the area.

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

    • Lived right next to shoreditch.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

August 2012

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