Actuarial Consulting Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The internship was very enjoyable

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Was part of the team from the start, and well utilised

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • All jobs were explained carefully and clearly, though mostly not by managers but the people setting the tasks

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Generally good balance, almost always had work to do but not required to work late

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Was able to draft emails and do real client work thanks to the checking/reviewing system, so felt I had genuine responsibility.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Office/presentation skills and general financial topics are useful. Some other areas of training were quite specific to the job but may be useful in some courses

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very friendly and welcoming. Lots of social events organised too (including one run by the interns)

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Generally well organised, but not overmanaged.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Lots of training throughout first two weeks, and time spent explaining various topics. Senior associates attended some of our presentations.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Future employment is very appealing, definitely plan to return if a job is offered

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Very good, including pub trips every Friday and various other events.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Food and drink were quite expensive, however a lot was bought for the interns so it wasn't such an issue.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • A couple of nice pubs and one or two clubs but not spectacular

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Lots of socials (at least 4 in 6 weeks) as well as standard trips to the pub/etc

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

South East

August 2015


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