Summer Intern Review
at Lane Clark & Peacock
Internship (1 Month+)
Actuary
London
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
The first two weeks consist of training to give us the required knowledge for the internship. This is followed by an individual project which includes a presentation and client work. Client work can range from calculations to drafting/editing letters and documents. Another project is given during the second half of the internship which also includes a presentation.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given responsibility by being able to do a lot of client work. Moreover, I was tasked with arranging a team lunch. Since LCP provided laptops for the interns, we had to take care of them so this is also another responsibility.
I did not feel that my participation in work was insignificant or unappreciated.
I did not feel that my participation in work was insignificant or unappreciated.
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've learnt how to use MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint in greater depth and had the opportunity to use LCP's in house software (on many occasions since they use it in a lot of their work). Also, I know more about pensions than before the internship. I've developed many skills such as time management, presenting, communication and other such skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
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 received a lot of support and guidance throughout my internship. LCP has a buddy system where everyone is assigned buddy; a person in a role above them. In my case, my buddy was in a graduate role. Our buddies are our first means of support and they guide us through the internship. However, all the other staff are just as helpful and welcoming. You can ask for help from anyone!
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was really welcoming and the atmosphere in the office was not stifling at all. There's a friendly atmosphere where everyone is up for a nice chat and they all got their work done at the same time. I did not feel any pressure at all! Moreover, since everyone is very sociable and friendly, socials are common.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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 very much enjoyed the internship and would recommend it to anyone who wants to be an actuary or to just try something new!
For the very first time in my life, I actually enjoyed working and would look forward to coming in everyday. Moreover, the location is very convenient and easily accessible due to public transport.
For the very first time in my life, I actually enjoyed working and would look forward to coming in everyday. Moreover, the location is very convenient and easily accessible due to public transport.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Lane Clark & Peacock
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lane Clark & Peacock to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Lane Clark & Peacock
Try to talk to as many people as possible. They're all friendly and it's good to have people you can rely on and learn from. People work on different clients and projects so it's a good learning opportunity.
It's good to note that you shouldn't compete with the other interns - there's no need to! LCP's culture is based on team work and support so just enjoy yourself.
It's good to note that you shouldn't compete with the other interns - there's no need to! LCP's culture is based on team work and support so just enjoy yourself.
