Actuary Review

by abrdn

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Not only was it helpful, I enjoyed it a lot too!

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

    • My colleagues were always really helpful and friendly, and gave me lots of responsibility

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

    • A few meetings with my manager, but I could always ask if I wasn't sure about something.

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

    • Once I'd learned the basics, I was always busy with something!

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

    • As above, once I'd shown I was capable I was given lots of responsibilty. The best bit about the internship.

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

    • Not only did I learn job specific skills, the presentation and time management skills are helpful too!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good, even when it was hectic, people were joking and friendly!

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

    • There were internship specific meetings and presentations

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

    • As above, there were training and insight opportunities for the interns which was good.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on really well.

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

    • More expensive than university, but not too bad.

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

    • Good.

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

    • Good opportunities...if your sport was on offer!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

Yorkshire and Humberside

December 2009

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