Actuarial Associate Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Work was varied and interesting, I enjoyed the office environment and fellow interns/colleagues were very helpful and social.

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

    • I was given lots of work of work to do and felt like the work I was given and completed was valued by colleagues.

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

    • People always made themselves available whenever I had any queries, things were explained fully and clearly and i never felt like I had been left to my own devices.

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

    • At times I was very busy, but people were generally understanding of this and helped me to reschedule according to my availability.

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

    • I was given a lot of client work, so the work given was relevant, necessary and chargeable.

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

    • Some of the office skills will be useful. One of the most useful skills developed would be time management that will b helpful at uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always a positive, open and social environment in the office.

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

    • Everything was made clear during an induction during the first week. Upon arriving at the office work had been delegated for my time throughout the internship, with etra work given as and when available.

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

    • There were lots of training events, and there was an out-of-office induction lasting 2-3 days to prepare all the interns for their internships.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to get a job offer soon!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Between interns there were regularly organised drinks and socials.

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

    • Living and working in London is more expensive than elsewhere.

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

    • Lots of options.

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

    • Was able to get involved in a number of sporting activities throughout my internship outside of the office.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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