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Lockton

Intern Review

at Lockton

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance and Risk Management

London

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
During my time at Lockton, I attended talks from various business units to gain a deeper understanding of their functions. In my free time, I worked on business unit assignments and the innovation project, which included researching, conducting interviews, and documenting my findings. Additionally, I set up meetings and coffee chats with various associates across the business to learn more about their roles and gather valuable advice.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The work I was assigned for both my business unit and the innovation project had a meaningful impact on the business. Being given a high amount of responsibility throughout my internship truly set the experience apart.
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?
Developed my networking, communication, presentation, analytical and critical thinking skills.
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?
5/5
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?
I realised from the very start that there was support and guidance throughout the entire experience. Everyone was incredibly willing to provide their assistance whenever it was needed.
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?
Everyone was very friendly, sociable and willing to help, creating a fantastic atmosphere to work in.
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?
My time at Lockton was absolutely incredible. The friendly and supportive environment, coupled with the meaningful work and high level of responsibility I was given, made the experience truly rewarding. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my internship and feel grateful for the opportunity to contribute and learn so much.
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 Lockton
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lockton to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Lockton
For those looking to apply to Lockton, my advice is to be willing to learn, contribute, and converse with as many people as possible. Embrace every opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills, actively participate in projects as much as possible, and build connections with associates across various departments. This approach will help you make the most of your internship and fully appreciate the supportive environment at Lockton.
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