Retirement Analyst Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, everyone was really helpful and it was a good experience.

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

    • Although I knew I was just a student, I was treated well and was welcomed.

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

    • If I ever had any questions there were numerous people to ask.

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

    • We were given a long term project which kept us fairly busy.

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

    • I had to submit some of my own work which would then be given to clients.

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

    • I am currently in my final year of an actuarial degree and the placement gives me a good understanding of how the material I am taught in university is applicable in real life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a serious atmosphere, but there was also time for casual conversation.

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

    • It was very organised, everything was arranged in advance of my arrival.

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

    • They invested a lot in me, I now have a feeling of mutual respect with Mercer.

    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?

    • I left with a good impression of the organisation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I participated in weekly football matches and regularly went out to restaurants with my colleagues.

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

    • It was rather expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are a few bars, but not much else.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It was possible to play for the football team which I did.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

November 2009

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