Summer Intern Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The experience has been really good. The company is growing in revenue and there is a solid learning experience waiting for you.

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

    • Colleagues are always ready to help you - there is nothing that people avoid you to learn and everybody wants just the best of you!

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

    • Management is really keen to see you prosper and growth. you definitely have a lot of feedback flowing through your weeks at Bloomberg.

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

    • Bloomberg has a strict 8-6 schedule - however there are days where projects and clients requests come up in bulks so hours are longer.

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

    • After my first week of training, I have been exposed to many many projects where clients where at the centre. Really liked that.

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

    • For my last year at university, I will definitely be more prepared - skilled and determined to achieve just the best!

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Clients do have a lot to share with you! the people are really selected on the cultural aspect in order to make sure team are aligned and successful at every time.

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

    • The scheduled has been tremendously successful - chapeau to all the team.

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

    • the number of events organised the training opportunity has been massive - the firm definitely invested a lot on us all.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • To this stage, the company has showed me a lot of appreciation and I would love to come back.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - I've worked in a corporate finance role before and Bloomberg definitely have a better environment to work with - I would call it an healthy competition.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pretty expensive - as the city of London you are able to earn a lot as much as spend a lot for drinks/food around your office. however, is all a matter of knowing where to go.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I spent some time in Shoreditch with some colleagues and it's ok.

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

    • Societies and outside events are one of the many things that make Bloomberg unique - so many great opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Voluntary

London

September 2017

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