First Year Insight Day Review

I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Really well organised from the moment I arrived. Fntastic location, beautiful building and all of the employees I met on arrival were very accomodating. The day was well planned out and we were networking with likeminded individuals from the off. Fun interactive sessions with the trading simulation and good speakers.

They treated everyone as equal. All of the staff and current grads really worked hard to make sure everyone was accomodated for and all were interested. Each of the staff were very nice and really attepted to sell M&G to us all which was good. They understood our situation (a bit unsure about the industry/career ideas) and were very accommodating. For example, they didn't use all of the finance/investment jargon. I went with a load of questions and in the end didn't need to ask a single one.

Plenty of guidance and support. There were plenty of grads, interns, apprentices and senior members of the firm about at all times answering any questions that we may have had. An external team led the trading simulation which was good as they were able to clearly explain the basics of fund management and from their outsiders perception share the benefits of working at m&g. We also recieved plenty of contact details that we would be able to use if we had any further enquiries.

Very helpful. I went not fully knowing what fund management was. We recieved a great oversight of the industry, the firm and also each of the internship programmes. If i were to apply to m&g in september I am now aware that I would be best suited to the corporate programme. I know know what I have to do in my degree and can possibly pick modules that would assist me in securing a placement. This may be anything related to the global economy or real world.

The trading simulation was spread accross the day. This was good as it added a competitive edge and was a really good way of meeting the other students in attendence. We discussed global events and together formuated investment methods, altering our portfolios inbetween speakers. No session lasted too long. Moreover, the speakers were highly engaging and knowledgable.

Good atmosphere. The staff were laid back yet very professional and the senior directors were just as easy to speak to as the grads which was nice. We were able to truely see that the company's values were throuout the organisation. Other students quickly relaxed into it and the firm helped by providing a range of snacks and drinks, alongside a very nice lunch.

Very helpful. I have always been interested in finance/ banking but I had never really experienced asset management. After hearing speaches on the industry from professionals and others it is definitely the career that I wish to pursue. The company culture was fantastic and somewhere that i would most certainly like to work in the future.

Good atmosphere. The staff were laid back yet very professional and the senior directors were just as easy to speak to as the grads which was nice. We were able to truely see that the company's values were throuout the organisation. Other students quickly relaxed into it and the firm helped by providing a range of snacks and drinks, alongside a very nice lunch.

Very helpful. I went not fully knowing what fund management was. We recieved a great oversight of the industry, the firm and also each of the internship programmes. If i were to apply to m&g in september I am now aware that I would be best suited to the corporate programme. I have always been interested in finance/ banking but I had never really experienced asset management. After hearing speaches on the industry from professionals and others it is definitely the career that I wish to pursue. The company culture was fantastic and somewhere that i would most certainly like to work in the future.

Plenty of networking opportunities throuout the day. I was able to network with other individuals as soon as I arrived as there were snacks and drinks available. Then there were various sessions. One, we met other grads and inters who worked accross a range of divisions. Then at lunch a variety of senior employees were present. We were able to speak to them all in a nice atmosphere. It was even held on the company's roof terrace which was excellent.

Plenty of networking opportunities throuout the day. I was able to network with other individuals as soon as I arrived as there were snacks and drinks available. Then there were various sessions. One, we met other grads and inters who worked accross a range of divisions. Then at lunch a variety of senior employees were present. We were able to speak to them all in a nice atmosphere. It was even held on the company's roof terrace which was excellent.

I would definitely reccommend it to a friend. It opened my eyes to plenty of opportunities available and why I should consider a career with m&g. It was great to learn about the industry in the company environment and you can see first hand what it would be like to be an employee. This is invaluable.