Financial Products Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Great environment, many opportunities, approachable colleagues

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

    • Received continuous feedback and constructive criticism

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

    • Received continuous feedback and constructive criticism

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

    • Sometimes boring tasks but overall a good balance

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

    • We worked independently but under fairly strict guidelines

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not so much from the projects but very much from the whole internship experience

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed. Aquariums everywhere! :)

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

    • Very well planned

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

    • There are endless of training resources through Bloomberg University and it was up to us if we wanted to take any of them.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Good if you want to start at Sales Analytics, Engineering, or Global Data.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many opportunities for socializing

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

    • London is London...

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

    • London is London :)

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

    • Sports clubs etc

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Banking

International

September 2016

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