PSO Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my year at Allianz. both the team and work I was given made it an enjoyable experience.

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

    • From the start I was made to feel part of the team, being involved and listened to during the different work I did.

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

    • My Manager was always there and willing to help. I could go to anyone and they would find time and show willing to help me.

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

    • I was kept busy with different and challenging work. if I ever felt like I had some time, work was always found for me to do.

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

    • Within my role I was given lots of responsibilities, at some points including project managing several small projects.

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

    • I have managed to develop a lot of skills and knowledge further from where I was at the end of my second year. I can see how this development will help me within my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly and fun atmosphere, but obviously also focused on getting the work done. It was a great place to be.

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

    • The scheme is well organised and my manger was very good at making sure that I got exactly what I needed out of the scheme.

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

    • The company are very willing to invest in your development by sending you on training courses, as well as making sure that you are exposed to work and experience that you want within the company.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme seems to be very good from what I have observed and heard from graduates here. It would be a great place to start a career through the support and experience you would be exposed to if this industry and line of work is for you. However from my point of view I would probably not return for the graduate scheme as I want to d

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was lots of times to socialise with other placements or work colleagues. There are lots of sports groups, choir group for people to join as well as team meals and lunches out that occur.

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

    • Being in Guildford the cost of living and socialising is quite high.

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

    • The night life is ok in the area.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a sport and social website with the company that offers discounted trips to places, timetable of all sports groups they have. So there is plenty of activates to get involved with. Also within the Guildford area there is quite a lot of other places to go.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Financial Management, Insurance & Risk Management

South East

July 2015

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