Investment Consulting Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Workwise, was a good oppportunity to get some experience in finance and the issues surrounding investments. Interesting work. Very lacking on the social side compared to other offices.

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

    • You are made to feel like a member of the analyst team and they do have confidence in you that you can achive tasks and work well which is a good point. In the team overall however you may have to put in more effort than its worth (personal opinion) to feel welcomed by consultants. Some of them are very approachable but be prepared to go way beyond half way to build any relationship with them.

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

    • Support was really good, not only with a buddy and team leader but also a mentor to monitor and plan your progress.

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

    • I was kept busy with plenty of work to do, which was a good thing.

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

    • Level of responsibility was high and really exposes you to the work and pressures of being an analyst. The work is used directly (after checking) for client and consultant use.

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

    • alot of transferrable skills are learnt including time management, organisation and working to deadlines.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very quiet, could hear a pin drop at times. While most are freindly, there is a lack of warmth in the office. Its okay if you are kept busy but otherwise can potentially be very boring.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good Induction and final day. Regular IC talks. Perhaps could do with more communication with graduate recruitment during it.

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you like it then the career path is fairly clear.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other interns freindly, main intern socials available in London though.

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

    • Leeds is a very good city to socialise in

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

    • Good range/atmosphere

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really, if you want that youd be better off in London office

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

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