Actuarial Intern Review

by Punter Southall

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • The work was quite varied, but, inevitably, there were some jobs that were recurrent and quite boring. However, as the least experienced in the office, you have to expect that some easy/boring jobs will come your way.

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

    • Everyone in the office was very friendly and I really liked my team especially the members on my desk.

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

    • My supervisors were very helpful and always explained things to me very clearly, and were patient too in explaining things.

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

    • Mostly I was busy which was good, however there were some days where there wasn't much on though these days were an exception.

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

    • I was given some responsibility - just the right amount really. We were in charge of a "group project" I undertook with the other interns, but in terms of responsibility with the work itself, we weren't given too much responsibility as of course we were inexperienced interns!

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

    • The training days themselves were not too helpful and the presentations we received on these days were not the best. However, I do think I learn a lot from the internship itself. I would say I learnt the most from a group project we did with the other interns which was compiling a report and then presenting our findings to senior figures. I learnt how to work as a team and I think my presentation skills improved too.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A good balance overall - the office was open plan, so you could chat to your colleagues and share a joke, but a lot of work was also done.

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

    • The internship had been run before many times so it was well set up and everything we would need (e.g. supervisors, projects etc) had all been set up

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

    • There were two training days where we received presentations on actuarial work, but I didn't find these helpful.

    3/5
  • 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 am waiting to hear back as to whether I will be offered a graduate job...fingers crossed!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of opportunities to get involved socially with my colleagues, from barbecues to playing sport to the summer event.

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

    • I didn't live in the area so can't comment.

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

    • I didn't live in the area so can't comment.

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

    • Again, there were lots of opportunities to get involved socially with my colleagues, from barbecues to playing sport to the summer event and I was made to feel welcome to get involved as I wished.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

September 2013

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