Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant Intern Review
at WTW
Internship (1 Month+)
Actuary
London
Review Submitted: July 2025
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
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.
As an intern, I have had to complete training activities, client work for people in my business unit and have gotten involved in team meetings within the company
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been delegated work by people in my business unit from an early stage in the internship and have had to work to company deadlines. We have been encouraged to be proactive in taking part in work.
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 been able to develop my Excel skills and technical skills in various other company software. I have had the opportunity to develop confidence in presenting, critical thinking and time management 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?
4/5
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 have had many different ways to access support and guidance during my time here. We are allocated buddies and an internship manager, and all colleagues here have been willing to help if I've ever had any questions about work.
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?
There is a very social, friendly atmosphere here. The team often sits together at lunch and seniors are generally still happy to talk with the interns and give us guidance. There are frequent team meetings which always have a good atmosphere.
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 my time here so far, and I have felt that there has been a wide range of different opportunities to get involved in the team. The main thing I have noticed is just how helpful and supported people have been.
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 WTW
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend WTW to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to WTW
I would try to show your personality in the interview process, and show your enthusiasm for what you are applying for. Apply early and use all the extra advice they provide during application.
