Summer Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • 5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Besides the daily work with our team we also had to participate in the portfolio challenge with the other interns. Different presentations about the different divisions at Blackrock and other training seminars just for the investment interns were organize. Overall there was a good balance and I never got bored during the day. Just sometimes I had to stay a little bit late in order to finish everything.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • 5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was very well organized. All the events organized by the HR were really interesting and fundamental in order to understand better the different divisions. Also the social events were really good to meet the other interns and get to know each other. The only thing not very clear was how we were evaluated by our team or member of divisions and what was really important to finally have the offer for the graduate program

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is extremely expensive. I found an apartment 15 minutes by bus from work but I was paying a lot for what I had and I was sharing the room. Also going out after work is very expensive, especially if you go out for dinner but also if you want to have a simple drink.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are a lot of nice pubs and bars in the area. Especially when is sunny is very nice having a drink outside a pub or going to some rooftops not far from the office. But in terms of nightclubs is not the best area. Best clubs are in different areas of London.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015

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