Summer Intern - Claims Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was an enjoyable experience as the people were very welcoming and always willing to help. Having other interns there also add to the enjoyment as they are in the same boat. It was definitely a worthwile experience in the insurance industry.

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

    • The employees treated me as an equal and not just a summer intern.

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

    • My manager made sure we were always heading in the right direction, but not too overbearing on the projects I was undertaking. Helped me to develop goals and ways in which I could reach them.

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

    • There were days that were busier than others, but the majority of the time I had things to do.

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

    • Given responsibility of projects that people had been previously working on, allowed to have ownership.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Many transferrable skills received, specifically how to act in a corporate environment which will be invaluable for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy atmosphere, quiet on a few days though.

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

    • I was assigned projects to work on throughout and the internship flowed.

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

    • Had regular feedback sessions.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I hope to be offered a place on the graduate scheme .

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns all made good friends and socialised often.

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

    • Quite expensive, but was living at home so saved costs there.

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

    • Was good but a litttle expensive.

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

    • The interns socialised often, and there were also team meals out and a summer party.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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