Summer Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Some tasks were rather menial but in general I would learn more about the business and the job each day and there were a large variety of tasks involved in the role.

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

    • The longer the internship went on the more valued I felt.

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

    • There was always someone at hand to help should you need it.

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

    • The nature of the job meant some days were extremely busy and some were quiet.

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

    • Enough responsibility to feel valued and that the work being done was of significant help.

    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 I have developed are useful but won't necessarily assist me with my studies.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and on the whole a good atmosphere.

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

    • Initial training tapered off due to the team getting busier.

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

    • There was a strong emphasis on developing new skills and learning more about the business and the industry in general.

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

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

    • Job prospects look good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were few interns in the office however some of us did interact throughout the placement.

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

    • Edinburgh is quite an expensive city to live in.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are lots of bars and clubs nearby.

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

    • 5-a-side football

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

Scotland

August 2011

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