Summer Placement Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic office, they balanced the need for my exposure to opportunities to help get the most out of my placement whilst also giving me real responsibility's which mirrored the work done by the new business team.

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

    • Made me feel welcome and involved me in everything they could.

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

    • Every member of my team was willing to accept my work for referrals which was great. My line manager also gave me feedback on my progress.

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

    • Busy everyday and the work was meaningful

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, welcoming - everyone was willing to help and made me feel very welcome and supportive.

    5/5
  • 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?

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

    • I was offered a job on the graduate scheme I wanted following on from this placement!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern at the branch but the team I was working with made me feel very welcome and always invited me out to their social events!

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

    • I was able to live at home and travel to the office daily so not a big expense for me.

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

    • Whilst the branch is outside of the city centre it's only a short train ride away - easily commutable aswell if you'd prefer to live in the city.

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

    • Always invited to the teams events

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

West Midlands

January 2013

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