Placement Experience

Reflection:

After spending one year at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, I have learned quiet a few things. My experience has not been limited to only academics, but also personally, socially, culturally and lots more. I have been able to learn more about myself, applying myself into various situations, showing and taking initiative, and also the importance of independence. As a person, I have learnt more about my strengths and weaknesses and it has brought me closer in deciding what I want to spend my time doing after University.

Working in a world renowned insurance company has thought me a lot about the corporate world. I have learnt how to conduct myself in front of clients, chair meetings, and negotiate contracts with various clients. My confidence has been boosted in preparation of my time after University. I have been able to learn what employers want when they interview candidates for different positions and how to be successful in whatever position one might find themselves in.

My experience acquisition has been further improved during my placement year. I have learnt a lot outside of University and also been able to apply all the knowledge that I have gained from University into my placement year.

Working closely with LANWARE has helped me improve my technical abilities as a computing student and working in an Insurance company has helped me with my business side and further extended my interests in the financial services industry. My colleagues have been very supportive and they helped me settle with little problems. They were also on hand to help with complex situations that I might have found myself in.

In summary, I enjoyed my placement year and my workplace and I am very happy that I made the decision to go on placement. I think everyone should consider this as it opens doors and gives the student a peek at what to expect after they finish University.