GCG (Retail) summer intern Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Really nice people - both other interns and within the company; everyone is very approachable. I have a very good work-life balance.

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

    • My team have been amazing - we haev the perfect work/friendly relationship

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

    • My manager was brilliant. Always there to help, educate and guide.

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

    • At times I could have had more work, but the spare time gave me an opportunity to network and learn more abotu the company. I also allowed me to have a good work-life balance.

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

    • I was suprised how much independence and responsibility I was given. It made me feel like a worthwhile and valued member of the team.

    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 skills do not assist me in my degree, but I think in the future they will be very helpful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really great group of people.

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

    • At times there was some confusion over when and where I was meant to be - particularly at the start

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

    • Paid for me to do training, invested time to educate and instruct me, treated me well - definitly want to come back to this company.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Hoping that I will get a job, but I do not find our until a couple of weeks after the placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some interns were social, but there tended to be a small group of us who went out. There were often drinks/events with colleagues that were a good way to socialise.

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

    • Too much for a student really! But we didn't go out that much, so it was ok when we did.

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

    • Not great!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not very many, although I think if you were at the firm full time there would be more

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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