Actuarial Assistant Review

by Barnett Waddingham LLP

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I loved every day on my internship and didn't want it to end.

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

    • Everyone was very happy to help me to learn my role regardless of how busy they were themselves. Social events helped to build relationships with employees.

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

    • I received excellent guidance from people at all levels within the firm. In particular, my mentor was always helping to improve my understanding of the industry.

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

    • I always found myself with plenty of work to do.

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

    • I was very surprised with the amount of responsibility I was given, and appreciated the chance to demonstrate my skills.

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

    • During my placement I developed a multitude of skills, in particular time management, problem solving and my overall confidence.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office has found an excellent mixture between getting work done efficiently whilst allowing for appropriate amount of socialising which enhanced morale.

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

    • The internship was very well organised with all of the information and training I needed provided in a folder at the start of the internship for reference throughout. I attended a meeting halfway through and at the end of the placement to discuss my progress, the mid-placement meeting particularly helped me to focus on how to best advance my skills.

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

    • I attended a training day at the start of the internship with other students, and had the opportunity to attend various training events for staff throughout the placement.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • The company seems very friendly and the perfect organisation to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was happy to be invited to inter-office sports and social events which helped to give the impression of a very friendly company.

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

    • The location of the office meant that travel was not too expensive, and the general price of the area was reasonable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The excellent nightlife gave some opportunities to go out with colleagues and get to know them better.

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

    • Colleagues were always interested in socialising outside of work, for example meals out and sports events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

November 2013

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