Network communications Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The whole culture of Bloomberg is amazing.

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

    • I felt extremely important, and was working on a real live network. My colleagues have treated me no more less than a full time employee.

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

    • There was always guidance no matter what. My team were extremely supportive at all times of the internship.

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

    • Almost always. No matter what there is always something to do within Networks as bloomberg has many clients.

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

    • I was working set the same tasks as full time employees, in fact when one of the employees were on annual leave I covered their line of work.

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

    • My degree doesn't really have anything to do with Networks as I study computer science but being exposed to bloomberg technology has given me some ideas I can implement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very warm and comforting full of a variety of different characters and smiles on everyone's face.

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

    • Very well organised. HR have done an incredible jobs by organizing all skill learning sessions, networking events, etc

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of full time employees time was invested into me getting the hang of using the Bloomberg system and training me up so I am comfortable to complete the job.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really want to come back as a full time employee. It is the best company I have worked at. HR notify all interns about full time opportunities.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were around 116 of us which was awesome. I never felt alone and the fun never stopped.

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

    • Central london will always be expensive, but affordable.

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

    • Central london is the place to be other than the prices.

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

    • Always events going on outside the office.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

September 2016

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