Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my work placement. The work environment is collaborative, and colleagues are approachable. The work is challenging and it is a fantastic opportunity to test yourself in Investment Management.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel valued throughout my time at M&G. In wider team meetings my work would be recognised and acknowledged.

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

    • Throughout my time at M&G my manager would organise weekly 1 to 1's, which would provide great support both on a professional and personal level. The senior analyst in my team, who I did work for, would regularly catch up with me to advise and guide me on my work.

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

    • Very busy, but still worked reasonable hours. (8.45-5.30/6) .

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

    • A lot of responsibility, my work was my own and I wasn't spoon-fed. It would be my responsibility to be active in asking or raising queries for help if necessary - but my team made me feel comfortable to do so.

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

    • Skills for life - there were many training sessions on various aspects of professional and wider life i.e. excel training sessions vs. well-being at work workshops, all of which I had been encouraged to attend and found useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to M&G's silo structure, the atmosphere from floor to floor is different. All floors have a collaborative, open and supportive atmosphere.

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

    • Very well structured and organised. Always knew what was happening in terms of internship insight talks and social events.

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

    • I was actively encouraged and supported in being part of M&G's happy, rewarding and community-spirited workplace. M&G may be a large organisation, yet I felt it was small enough to treat me as an individual and create an environment with a wide array of opportunities, networks and activities for you to grow and develop as a personally.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing!!!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes - the initial social events, put on by HR, pulled us together to carry on the student life style outside of the workplace.

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

    • Spenny - we ain't up north anymore.

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

    • yeah was decent - the city never sleeps,

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

    • Endless opportunities but you need to be prepared to put yourself out there and maintain relationships, new or old.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

London

August 2016

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