Summer Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very enjoyable and there is always a lot to do to keep you busy. Though you may not think it there is nothing worse than having nothing to do, but there was always work to be done which was good. The internship was well planned and the people very friendly and willing to help.

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

    • Great. My team was fabuluos! Everyone was extremely helpful and would go out of their way to help me and make sure I understood what was going on. Without a doubt the best thing I found about BlackRock was the people.

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

    • Again, my manager was great. Always willing to help and when she was busy she made sure that she passed me on to someone who could help. She regularly set up sessions with me just to see how I was doing if she was busy. She gave a lot of support and guidance.

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

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

    • First couple weeks was training as learning (as expected) but actually contributed to work the team was doing as time progressed

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

    • As what I study and the division I was working in to not directly relate I do not feel that it would assist my degree very much. However, as for future working life it was a fantastic experience and I definitely built up a strong set of computer skills that will be valuable in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People worked hard but are extremely friendly! They don't take themselves to seriously and it is a very collaborative atmosphere.

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

    • Well structured, quite a few intern events and a lot of lunch and learns which were interesting.

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

    • I had a lot of training in the first few weeks to gain developer rights

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Definitely a chance to get a job with the organisation after. I don't know yet but the scheme is set up provide jobs with those who excel so there is definitely a chance.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • It's London...

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

    • Again, it's London

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

    • 4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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