Trainee Actuary Review

by Punter Southall

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable throughout. Always had interesting work to do.

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

    • The work relationship with my colleagues was brilliant... they made you feel as though you weren't on an internship.

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

    • This was an area that could be improved. Although, having said that, they were useful whenever you asked them questions.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Even though there was always relevant work available, it felt as though they were having to create jobs for you from time to time as there wasn't sufficient work available already.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The lack of responsibility was understandable as it is a professional company dealing with clients.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The role given will certainly help with continued studies and help me to focus on particular modules at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A really good mixture.

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

    • It wasn't the most organised internship, however that allowed for flexibility.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was ongoing training which was really helpful.

    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?

    • Depends on a lot of things.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always willing to go for a drink.

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

    • Stayed in my term time flat so this wasn't an issue for me.

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

    • Edinburgh is really good for a night out!

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

    • A few events after work; but that was it.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

Scotland

September 2012

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