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Hymans Robertson

Summer Intern Review

at Hymans Robertson

Internship (1 Month+)

Finance

London

Review Submitted: August 2024

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - 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.
I would support client teams with work that had been assigned. I would pick up ad hoc work within other client teams and other business teams (eg research). I was also assigned a project to work on throughout the internship with a final presentation at the end.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. I was given responsibility of important work that gets delivered to clients as well as supporting backing work which go towards a final piece. I was trusted to manage my own time, deadlines and responsibilities. I was also trusted in communicating directly with external contact points.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my professional communication skills along with being more confident in the work environment. I have been exposed to work within the pensions and finance industry that I never knew existed and have built upon this knowledge. I have developed my team work skills as well by working in a very collaborative environment.
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
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had a people manager who oversaw my learning and development throughout with weekly check ins and being very available when I need. I also had a buddy who was a recent grad student and understood the process I was going through. Whenever I was unsure or needed extra support there was always somebody available to assist and support me.
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?
It is incredibly welcoming. There is a very flat hierarchy which gives you the chance to expand your network within the company without feeling intimidated. The culture is very supportive and relaxed with the options of flexible and hybrid working. Everybody supports everybody and the atmosphere is very relaxing.
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 enjoyed my internship very thoroughly. I couldn't recommend Hymans enough to anyone looking for future employment. It is a company I would be proud to work for in the future.
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 Hymans Robertson
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hymans Robertson to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Hymans Robertson
Be yourself. They are a very inclusive company and are always looking for the possibility to expand the knowledge and experiences of their teams. Be confident in your skills and expertise and do your research beforehand.
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