Health and Benefits Intern Review

by Aon

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Got a lot better further along in the placement when I knew more technical knowledge

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

    • Always tried to make me feel welcome and help whenever they could

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

    • Given more guidenace by associates, consultants/managers very busy. I had a buddy who was very helpful.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Its up to you how much you want to take on - more is better as you get a better idea of the area you are in.

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

    • Not much at the start, doing a lot of email drafts! But as they trst you more you get more responsibility.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Brilliant skills, time management, project management. Experiance of working in a great company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good, young and energetic culture.

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

    • Could be more training at the start in your individual teams.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Quite a bit - although they knew I was just on an internship so may not have been as much as if I was on the grad programme.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered the graduate programme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes - all the interns wanting to go out and experience london, good hours allow you to fit both in.

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

    • Very expensive- london prices. Aim for happy hour.

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

    • Great - if you can afford it! Tons of places to go, lots of people to go with.

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

    • Not appropropriate for an internship.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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