Retriement consulting assistant Review

by Marsh McLennan

Rating

8.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Usually I am updating/ manipulating excel documents in order to produce reports for consultants.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am much better at excel than i used to be, and i am confident talking to senior staff

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The program is challenging but manageable. I think that overall it is a good place to be in order to achieve a better job within the company later.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is structured well overall but has seen some issues with the exam board on numerous occasions although this is not Mercer's fault it has impacted the professionalism program.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Mercer are very willing to help and have been very good at accommodating leanring and study time within the program.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The training provider has been good overall but did have some Covid related issues with regards to furlow of our usual contact.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I gain a better understanding of how the industry works and that helps me to do my job in a better way.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are but everything has been cancelled on the basis of Covid.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Marsh McLennan to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good working environment, if your work gets done and targets are hit then there is a good level of flexibility to change hours within a certain set of rules. The company also has a good payscale and is very good for an apprenticeship.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Marsh McLennan?

Know the difference between DB and DC schemes and be yourself.