Summer Intern Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great company to work for, the work itself was not the most mentally stimulating but great atmosphere.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and had good things to say about the work I was doing however sometimes found that some were not so forthcoming with information when I needed it as they had other things on their plate.

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

    • Very much so. My line manager was brilliant, taught me many things and got me involved with various parts of the company so I got a well rounded insight.

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

    • It varied. Some weeks when I had projects running I would be extremely busy. Other times it would be more sporadic.

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

    • Good deal, given meaningful projects and left to do it as I felt best.

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

    • Not relevant to my degree at all, some transferable skills I'll take into work in the future.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good place to work, friendly banter flying around but professional nonetheless.

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

    • Not great, was all left to my line manager who did a great job but feel I got quite lucky.

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

    • Got involved in a variety of things so yes pretty good

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • The work did not appeal to me very much however the company itself and employers made an impression so would consider it.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to being spread out across the country it was difficult. However made good friends within my office and would regularly meet up.

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

    • London therefore so expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London therefore amazing and something to satisfy all.

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

    • Regularly went out after work with fellow employers which was a real highlight.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

October 2014

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