Corporate Actions Summer Intern Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, which was reflected by the responsibility I was given.

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

    • Colleagues were always willing to offer their advise and expertise.

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

    • I always had tasks to complete.

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

    • I was given the chance to work with all levels of staff. I was also in regular communciation with custodian banks.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The investment knowledge I have acquired at BlackRock will be incredibly useful when I am studying for my degree in economics.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a pleasant environment to work in.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was very well organised throughout.

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

    • I had regular lunch & learn sessions with senior members of staff as well as trips another UK office.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • BlackRock is a great firm to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to being in the smaller Edinburgh office, the social scene among interns was not as good as the London office.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lots of good place for lunch are nearby the office.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is not much nightlife near the offce.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There could have been more opportunities to get involved outside of work.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Management

Scotland

August 2011

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