Actuarial Intern Review

by Punter Southall

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable internship - interns were given many opportunities to participate in work and social life and worked together on a group project over the weeks we were there.

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

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

    • Punter Southall arranged for technical training in the Guildford office, we also had training on the internal sites. Every task we were asked to do was explained well and colleagues were most happy to talk about the industry to build your background knowledge.

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

    • Apart from the first couple of days, I was very busy with both long-term projects (intern project), other calculations and data work. There was always something productive you could do for the company.

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

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

    • Well the training is technical so I suppose that's only useful for the industry but I certainly built up some valuable life skills, including developing a sense of responsibility, communication, presentation, liaising with other colleagues on work and prioritising work, to name a few.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, relaxed, and hard working. Everyone was very helpful too and didn't mind you coming up to them and asking questions about the work they'd set you.

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

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

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I very much enjoyed the placement and would definitely have accepted a graduate scheme there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, from trips to the pub, celebrating after people had passed their exams, the Summer Party, there were many socials to attend!

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

    • Central London - sandwiches are not cheap!

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

    • 0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there were games of cricket and runs which the interns were invited to take part in, and socials.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

January 2013

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