Portfolio Management Officer Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Opportunities are available if you want!

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

    • The team and employees make Allianz a great company to work for.

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

    • Managers really helped

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

    • There is enough work to be done and work comes and goes everyday

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

    • If you want it, you get it

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

    • I learnt skills I thought I had already

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I worked in IT Commercial lines and it was a buzzing atmosphere. Loved it!

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

    • Well Set up

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

    • I learnt and did as much as I could. I had a 6 week internship in Germany and a week in Manchester.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Placements are usually willing to come back on the grad scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All placements students and a few graduates have lunch together on most days. Social events are also organised.

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

    • Surrey is not really a cheap neighbourhood

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

    • Nightlife was not too bad. University of Surrey also has a few bars

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

    • Opportunities were open to anyone who is willing.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2011

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