Summer Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the internship overall. Great people, great atmosphere and good work environment.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues were more than open to coffees and catch-ups, valued interns' time and treated interns with respect.

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

    • Everybody in the team ensured that the interns knew what they were supposed to do and gave step by step guidance if needed

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

    • The working hours were typical for the M&A industry. The amount of tasks per day varied , but the days were pretty busy on average, even though there were some down times available to review the previous material or read up on the news / additional information.

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

    • Once the team knows that you can handle a specific task, more responsibility would be provided. Most of the intern work either goes into project work or directly to clients.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am a finance major, so the skills that I gained and processes that I assisted on are directly linked to my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very lively even during the summer and the people seems to be open-minded and relatively easy to approach

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

    • The internship contained some fundraising activities, team building events and presentations from all the divisions. The HR made sure to help with any issue and was available for any guidance. Very well organised and balanced overall.

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

    • The firm provided a week of excel, ppt and specific software training in the beginning of the internship. It also organised presentations of all the sector/product teams to give a brief overview to the intern class as a whole.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company seems to be a great employer for a long term career.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns all seemed to fit the culture of the bank, were particularly friendly and open.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Depends on the distance from the office and the area itself, but London is expensive in general.

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

    • There are plenty of things to attend and do in London for a wide price range. Sure to never be bored.

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

    • There was not much time to involve in separate activities during the summer internships. However, try to maximise and use the time efficiently during some of the free weekends.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

September 2017

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