Counterparty Risk Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Very good insight into the industry, met lots of people, both other interns and people within the company, was given real work to do which is used by the company, everyone was very welcoming and helpful throughout.

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

    • The work I was doing was actually used by the company so this made me feel valued. Interns are always included in any social aspects within the teams they work.

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

    • My manager and other people within my team always went out of their way to help me with any task.

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

    • Nearly always had something to be working on but not so much that it became stressful and too much.

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

    • I had real work to do by myself which was good but had it checked over which I liked because I didn't want to mess anything up

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

    • If this is the career path I decide to take then the skills will be very useful

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got along well but most of the time everyone is pretty busy. Occassionally have a few jokes around the office.

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

    • The internship scheme did not seem as well established in terms of training and extra curricular activities as others from what I have heard but we had weekly lunch and learns, a mid placement social etc. which were well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Weekly lunch and learns to expand your knowledge of the company.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Chances of a job offer are looking good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns all got along but did not have that much of a chance to get to know each other early on so it stayed as an almost formal working relationship.

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

    • London is very expensive. Living in a student halls still costing me £200 a week.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nice bars but have had a chance to go to any clubs!

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

    • I believe there are things going on but they are not widely promoted to interns.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Financial Management, Information Technology

London

August 2011

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