Actuarial Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It has been a very enjoyable experience.

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

    • The department itself is very social and I formed strong relationships with my colleagues.

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

    • Managers were very supportive and offered lots of guidance. Support is very structured - I was given a buddy and a people manager and both went out of their way to help me.

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

    • There was usually a good amount of work to keep me busy, however I rarely had to stay late to finish work.

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

    • The nature of the work given to me was very important to the project,

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

    • The internship has definitely helped me to develop skills which will prove useful for the entirety of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It depends on the team you are within, but the general atmosphere is great. There's lots of banter between colleagues.

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

    • The organisation of the internship is left very much up to you. Beyond the induction there isn't much in the way of planned event - but this isn't always a bad thing. It's very much up to you to organise things for yourself and people are very happy to participate.

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

    • They invested a lot of time in making my experience enjoyable.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a job offer from them and very much intend on taking this opportunity.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • This was mixed. Of the 50 or so interns in the More London office, 10 was the biggest turnout for any intern-organised event.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Roughly £4.50 for a decent pint, pretty standard for the area. Senior staff were usually generous buying drinks though.

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

    • The nightlife around central London is great, so much choice for everyone.

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

    • There were opportunities, but often you had to find these yourself, they weren't always well advertised.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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