Level 4 Actuarial Technician Review

by WTW

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Calculations to value peoples pensions, calculations that assist other people in my team.

8/10

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

Developed my time management, balancing work and study as well as tasks that have varying deadlines and levels of importance. Communication skills have improved having to explain choices I have made in a piece of work to someone checking it.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoyed it a lot so far, everone has been friendly and enjoy the new challeneges I am getting.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

BPP have very clear deadlines and give enough time for those deadlines. We have received lots of training to help with our day to day work

8/10

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

I have regular catch ups with my managers where I can voice any problems I am having. There are apprentices from last year who give me advice as well.

8/10

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

Regular catch ups with my BPP coach and regular feedback on work produced.

8/10

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

I'm required to give evidence of having certain skills and knowledge which requires me to think a lot about what I do day to day and what I can be doing to develop the skills I need.

8/10

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.)

A lot of socials especially when you first join and for when big projects are finished , there are regular meet ups to play football, netball or whatever sport you're interested in. I've had opportunities to help arrange charity events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend WTW to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A lot of other young people so you don't feel like you stick out and everyone is super supportive in helping you do your best

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

Don't be too hard on yourself during the interviews as its normal to feel nervous and they likely wont hold it against you. Also the chances are you think you came across a lot more nervous than you actually did.