Public Sector Consulting Summer Intern Review
at Barnett Waddingham LLP
Internship (1 Month+)
Actuary
Cheltenham
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My role is within the Public Sector Consulting team, doing actuarial consulting. Day-to-day, my role will involve the following:
- Raw data checking/processing
- Running actuarial calculations on different bases
- Creating a variety of reports for clients
- Problem solving when issues arise
- Raw data checking/processing
- Running actuarial calculations on different bases
- Creating a variety of reports for clients
- Problem solving when issues arise
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility very early on. You are trusted to work on client work immediately, which allows you to develop really well. Despite being given a lot of responsibility, mentors and colleagues are always happy to help if you get stuck with anything.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt a wide range of new skills, whilst developing others. These include, but are not limited to:
- Data handling
- Attention to detail
- Actuarial work
- Excel skills
- Time management
- Data handling
- Attention to detail
- Actuarial work
- Excel skills
- Time management
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The support and guidance is second to none. There are always people around to help if you need it, and they are genuinely happy to do so. It is good to see colleagues who are happy to put time into helping out and talking to the interns, it is a great structure for support.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture and atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. The general atmosphere is always great, with everyone working hard, but in high spirits and taking time to talk to each other. There is no toxic culture within the company, and people are very friendly and approachable, from junior level all the way to partner level. You feel very welcome and valued.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved it. The people were great and I was on client work very early on, allowing me to learn quickly and in depth. The work was challenging, and they are happy to help you stretch and push yourself to take on new challenges. I got a lot out of it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Barnett Waddingham LLP
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham LLP to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham LLP
Top tips for the application process
- Prepare well - research the role you apply for and understand what it entails
- Know your CV inside out - be ready to answer any questions
- Try and speak to someone who has been through the process - first hand experience is invaluable knowledge
- Dress appropriately/be on time - first impressions count
- Have a smile on your face!
- Prepare well - research the role you apply for and understand what it entails
- Know your CV inside out - be ready to answer any questions
- Try and speak to someone who has been through the process - first hand experience is invaluable knowledge
- Dress appropriately/be on time - first impressions count
- Have a smile on your face!
