Summer Intern (Finance) Review

by XL Catlin

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my 8 weeks at XL Catlin, I learnt a great deal and met lots of interesting and welcoming people.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues as they gave me the chance to take ownership of certain tasks and responsibilities,

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

    • I got a lot of guidance and not only from my manager; my buddy, other people in my team, graduates and other people in my department all gave me support.

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

    • At first I wasn't that busy as I was settling in to the team, but after a few days I had a good amount of tasks to do without being too overwhelmed.

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

    • I was given a lot of independence and responsibility with my work, which I enjoyed.

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

    • Lots of technical skills which will assist me in the workplace in future, and also developed many of my soft skills which will help me more generally in life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to being in the middle of an integration of two previously separate companies, there was a little uncertainty amongst some workers. Nonetheless, a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

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

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

    • Was only there for a short period over the summer so that limits what could reasonably be expected in terms of training and development.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Would be a fantastic company to work for, striking a balance between working well and having fun.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was quiet due to the small number of summer interns taken on.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living and socialising in London is very expensive, but often remuneration reflects this.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bars and pubs in the area which were busy and had a good atmosphere

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Few activities available due to it being only a short stint working at the company.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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