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Isio

A&C summer intern Review

at Isio

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2025

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.
My day consisted of a variety of in person and online training. I found this really beneficial for in growing my actuarial knowledge. I was put on a variety of project were I worked closely with colleagues in completing various tasks and had the opportunity to ask any questions. I spent some parts of my day researching for my project which I have then
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a sufficient amount of responsibility with the reassurance of knowing who to go to if I had any queries.
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 honed my data analysis capabilities, using tools like Excel and PowerBI. My communication skills grew significantly through drafting client emails, communicating with colleagues, and collaborating with others in various teams.
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?
During my internship, I received invaluable support and guidance that significantly enhanced my learning experience. My performance managers and colleagues were always approachable and willing to share their knowledge, providing clear instructions and constructive feedback. Regular check ins with my performance manager ensured I stayed on track of my goals of the internship.
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 atmosphere were welcoming and inclusive, creating a positive environment that made it easy to adapt. The overall atmosphere was both professional and friendly.
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 thoroughly enjoyed my internship and found it to be a highly rewarding and enriching experience. The opportunity to apply my academic knowledge in a real-world setting was both exciting and fulfilling. Overall, the placement exceeded my expectations and confirmed my interest in pursuing a career in this field.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Isio to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Isio
My advice to others applying for a placement is to be proactive, open-minded and genuinely enthusiastic about learning. Make the most of every opportunity and to ask plenty of questions!

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Isio
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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