Summer Intern - Retail Technical Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, was given interesting work to do that was also helpful in learning about insurance and the team that I worked with do.

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

    • They gave me work that I knew was important to them, because they trusted that I would be able to do it.

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

    • My manager always asked if I was alright and checked up on me. I knew that whenever I needed help, I could ask him, or anyone in the team.

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

    • I was never too busy, and never bored. The few times that I didn't have much to do, I asked my manager for some work and he gave me things that needed doing. I was given a few big projects during my placement, so I always had stuff to do, but was never stressed out either.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility to feel needed in the team, and to get a good insight into working for Allianz. However, it was never too much that I felt stressed out or worried.

    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 learnt how to use Excel and Access properly, as well as programmes specific to Allianz. I really think that these will help me in the future. I also developed presentation skills, which will definitely be helpful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was enough of an atmosphere for the office to not feel dull, but not too loud to interrupt with work.

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

    • My manager had already thought of the big porjects that I would do throughout my placement before I started, so I knew what I was planning to do in the 9 weeks when I started on my first day.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to take an exam that will be useful if I would like to have a career in Insurance in the future.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I am considering doing another placement with them next year.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was always social opportunities, but because my commute was so long, I was unable to take part.

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

    • I lived at home throughout my placement

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I did not go out in the area during my placement

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

    • There were opportunities to get involved in events, however I did not get involved in any

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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