Summer Intern Review
at Aon
Internship (1 Month+)
Insurance and Risk Management
London
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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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.
I attended Summer learning and story hour talks from the Aon team twice a week, learning about the firm's culture. I worked on multiple projects during the day such as entering lines into excel for data validation. Needing to interact and email my team members for relevant pieces of information. I conducted meetings with other Aon interns to work on the Aon United Project which roughly took 2 hours a week. Then made a presentation and report.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
With my own projects I have taken full responsibility for the completion of job tasks and I have consistently worked without needing to be monitored. This has enabled me to learn a lot.
I have also been given responsibility when organising meetings for my Aon United project. This is where we meet up two times a week, to discuss our ideas further and make a report and presentation. We were given autonomy in this project, without needing to be supervised.
I have also been given responsibility when organising meetings for my Aon United project. This is where we meet up two times a week, to discuss our ideas further and make a report and presentation. We were given autonomy in this project, without needing to be supervised.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have gained new skills such as conducting emails in a professional and polite manner to my colleagues and time management skills when prioritizing which tasks need to be done first when managing my Aon projects.
I have also learnt new skills when attending the Early Careers Summer Learning sessions, such as how to drive your career forward, building your personal brand on LinkedIn, writing professional emails, managing your finances and virtual presentation skills etc.
I have also learnt new skills when attending the Early Careers Summer Learning sessions, such as how to drive your career forward, building your personal brand on LinkedIn, writing professional emails, managing your finances and virtual presentation skills etc.
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 received much guidance. From the get go, the Aon Early Careers team have been extremely helpful and friendly, explaining our role at Aon, and how Aon can support and guide us, and any questions can be directed to them.
During my internship, my manager and team have given me support and guidance when needed and have really helped me to develop and progress.
The Aon IT team have also been extremely helpful when I have an IT problem, getting to me promptly.
During my internship, my manager and team have given me support and guidance when needed and have really helped me to develop and progress.
The Aon IT team have also been extremely helpful when I have an IT problem, getting to me promptly.
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 company culture and general atmosphere was absolutely wonderful. Everyone at the office was so friendly and welcoming, really making you feel part of a team. The general working hours were 9-5pm, and no one forced you to stay longer. The work-life balance was brilliant, there was so much support from the BRG groups and the wellbeing initiatives they offer at Aon, with so many resources at their hand, there is no wonder why everyone is so happy at Aon.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have thoroughly enjoyed this. Every day is a fresh opportunity to learn and learn something new. The culture and environment has been at upmost importance, and this has really allowed me to enjoy the internship. The projects that I was given were stimulating enough, challenging yet I enjoyed working on them throughout the past few weeks. The talks that Aon offered were also brilliant, to get to virtually meet and ask questions to the CEO of Aon was the highlight of the internship.
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 Aon
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aon to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Aon
Apply early, be yourself and make a good impression. Prepare competency questions in the interviews and message someone at Aon. At the assessment centre, they will give you advice, but make sure you rehearse your presentation, and be sure to include everyone in the group exercise.
At Aon, make the most of your experience by continuously asking questions, making sure you meet and know everyone, forming long-lasting relationships with your peers. You'll be surprised by the variety of people you will meet.
At Aon, make the most of your experience by continuously asking questions, making sure you meet and know everyone, forming long-lasting relationships with your peers. You'll be surprised by the variety of people you will meet.
