Analytics and Sales Department Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • During this internship in the Sales & Analytics departments you mainly do Campaign calls meaning that you call a list of hundreds of customers and you have to call them to pitch some functions or the mobile app. Other part of the job is making some research on prospects or key people in Customers' institution on LinkedIn or Google. Bloomberg likes competition between interns so every Friday it is "Friday Calling Competition" There are also several projects to achieve through the internship with presentations at the end of August in front of the senior managers. On the other hand the company organises great event like bowling or Harry Potter studio's visit.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues are nice as other interns, when giving feedbacks they do it in a nice way.

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

    • Line managers are helpful, if you have a question or need help they will assist you but they expect a good quality of work which is normal.

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

    • Always busy, sometimes need to stay after work (once or twice a week)

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not so many, you have to book meetings for customers mainly.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learned a lot on the financial industry, learned how to use the Terminal, sales skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere among interns despite the fact that we are putting in competition. Employees are nice and happy to talk about their job and help you.

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

    • Well organised, did not have any time without something to do.

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

    • A lot, they really want you to perform well, so you have trainings for the Terminal but also how to make a call and gain in confidence.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Every year, they hire a lot in Analytics department, where you spend from 18 to 24 months before going to Sales.

    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?

    • Very expansive, it's central London.

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

    • Several bars and restaurants but many closed early as their customers are Banks employees around.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, philanthropies and sports teams where interns are welcomed.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Sales

London

September 2016

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