Summer Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Exceptional, and far beyond any possible expectations.

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

    • Team are extremely friendly, helpful and approachable.

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

    • A 'buddy' programme assigns one mentor for the duration of the entire internship. This is an extremely useful way to ensure someone is always at hand, for the 'silly' questions and issues.

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

    • I always had plenty to do, but never felt I was unable to handle the workload.

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

    • Due to the nature of developmental projects, the strategic direction was determined at my discretion, and as such provided a high level of responsibility.

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

    • This internship is reflective of the ideal experience which encompasses the soft and hard skills any professional in the city requires. It will definitely enhance my ability to perform in both academic and career progression.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The current office itself is slighly aged, however, as of late August, BlackRock in London will have moved to a completely new building, which will be reflecting the true nature of the organisation.

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

    • Close to impeccable, except for technical issues with an intern portfolio competition, which undermined its purpose to some certain extent.

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

    • This was one of the most surprising aspects! I always received the necessary attention, and assistance when required. Whether this was a few minutes here and there, or several hours at one go, I never felt lost. Ample time was dedicated to me especialyl during the first few weeks, where my mentor was practically tutoring me on a 1 to 1 basis for several hours a day.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Rather appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely. The laid back nature of employees makes this very easily possible. Fridays were highly casual, with colleagues often leaving early, to enjoy a relaxed evening in the local pub.

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

    • Socialised in an area closer to where I lived, but the area around the office was quite decent as well.

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

    • Took advantage of nightlife elsewhere, but it is relatively active in the Bank area nonetheless.

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

    • The firm often had social, networking, sports, volunteering and other ongoing events. Aside this, because work hours typically end no later than 19.00, it is possible to get engaged in pasttimes.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking, Economics

London

August 2011

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