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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed the internship very much and would love to work for the company in the future.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • People are very friendly and I am not afraid to ask questions, they are helpful and are willing to assist.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • supervisor is supportive. I was also given information about opportunities in the future after the internship.

    5/5

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

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

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

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It can get fairly quiet sometimes but people are just busy trying to concentrate and get their job done. Sometimes share a few jokes (and snacks).

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Lunch and learns sessions were organised once/twice a week. We were given talks by senior people from other parts of the business.

    5/5

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I'd love to come back to BlackRock and I see a lot of opportunities within the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We had a bowling evening with fellow interns and our buddies, great laugh

    3/5

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

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I don't go out as I have work during the week and prefer quiet night in at weekends.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • We were offered tickets to a horseracing events and there's a summer drinks for the whole office at the end of our internship.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2011


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