Investment Analyst Review

by Aon

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable and certainly gave me a job option I would like to pursue in the future

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

    • Felt like a member of the team from very early on, everybody very friendly

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

    • Always advised on better way to do things, always took the time out to help. Excellent

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

    • Some days too busy, some days not enough, most days an excellent balance

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

    • Allowed to do my own thing in line with various projects and had it checked, not spoon fed but not left to my own devices without a clue, perfect balance

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

    • More competent in office activities and hoping to get into investment, so that side of the work was priceless

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone very friendly and atmosphere reflected this

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

    • Aside from the expenses taking a long time and the surprise extra day in London on the first week a very well put together internship

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

    • Put a lot of money into the internship procedure and paid for all my trips to London/elsewhere and paid me well during, also took me on training days and held useful conference calls on various investment aspects.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Would take a job straight away if offered, still waiting on the feedback!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went for lunch a few times and most turned up to the office social the other week!

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

    • Not terrible, but drinks were expensive, and meals also. Rent was OK, however

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

    • Very busy nightlife in leeds city centre

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

    • 5-a-side football, Office socials, lots going on!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

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