Insight programme Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed my day at M&G. Learned alot about investment management. The insight day was an absolute eye-opener. Besides providing a thoughtful insight into the world of investment management, the event allowed me to meet and interact with like-minded students from across the country. I was of the opinion that 9 out of 10 people working in the finance sector are unhappy and discontent with their job, but, interaction with M&G's senior employees and Graduate Placements shattered this opinion. I was surprised to find out that most people I talked with were genuinely happy with their job. They were more than willing to answer every doubt and query I raised. All-in-all, the insight day was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend my juniors, in the coming years, to attend it.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Employers were really friendly and open minded which is something I enjoyed the most. Prior to the event, I had a lot of doubts regarding the working of the industry. I had the opportunity to clear these doubts at the event. The staff at M&G provided me guidance on every topic I raised in conversations with them. The interview techniques presentation kept me glued to the screen throughout. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] Speech on Investment Management was my personal favourite. Apart from talking about Investment Management, he also stressed upon the importance of following your passion, being happy, all of which truly made sense and kept me hooked throughou

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I learned alot about investment management from people who are currently working there. The skills I developed at M&G's insights day, I believe, will certainly benefit me in the long run. The trading exercises allowed me to understand the dynamics of trading shocks and how the indexes and markets vary from time-to-time. Working in a team, where conflicting opinions existed, further upped the ante. Teamwork was definitely stressed upon. The speed networking and lunch allowed me to acquaint myself with some really bright students, who I would like to stay in touch with in the long run. Overall, it definitely made me grow as a person and I would like to capitalise upon the lessons I learnt at M&G to progress my career.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This event was just about insight into M&G company.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • It was brilliantly structured. The insight day was definitely well-structured with the timely breaks. Every intense trading exercise and thought-provoking speech was followed up by a break, where I had the opportunity to discuss the proceedings of the event with my fellow attendees. In a span of less than 8 Hours, we learnt the dynamics of market trading, investment management, interview techniques, made friends, met fellow attendees from Italy, Malaysia! It really takes meticulous planning to fit various elements, as such, in a day's event and would like to thank the organising committee for allowing me to be a part of it.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Employers were friendly and approchable. The insight day was definitely well-structured with the timely breaks. Every intense trading exercise and thought-provoking speech was followed up by a break, where I had the opportunity to discuss the proceedings of the event with my fellow attendees. In a span of less than 8 Hours, we learnt the dynamics of market trading, investment management, interview techniques, made friends, met fellow attendees from Italy, Malaysia! It really takes meticulous planning to fit various elements, as such, in a day's event and would like to thank the organising committee for allowing me to be a part of it.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company definitely has invested a lot of time and effort into putting forth an event of such caliber. Senior members and graduates from various divisions took part in the event and gave us valuable advice and insights. Every staff in the organisation took the initiative to make the attendees comfortable and welcome. Knowledge on subjects of great importance, like interviews, were imparted. Overall, as a student and prospective employee of the organisation in the future, I definitely would love to be part of an organisation, like M&G, that values my opinions and takes the initiative to illuminate my growth trajectory.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Interaction with the recent graduates addressed this particular concern of student attendees. They gave us a peek into what their day-to-day life at work is, how they got into the company from work, how to maintain a work-life balance, etc. Apart from this, senior members of the organisation also stressed upon how the work environment at M&G is accomodative and comforting. From my interactions, I realised that this is a place where one can evolve as a person.

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • 5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The content was meticulously tailored for the attendees to gain a comprehensive understanding of what M&G does. Until attending M&G, I hadn't considered a career in investment and fund management, but, the event definitely has sparked a interest in me and I would like to further explore the industry for a potential career in it.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I definately dont regret spending money on this event.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes, there were opportunities for networking and meeting employees of the company. From senior management employees of the various sectors to the recent graduates, we had the opportunity to interact with people from various walks of the organisation. The meaningful conversations definitely set me thinking and to quote a cliche, it was amazing"

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • 4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, most employees were being encouraged by the company to pursue extra professional degrees that would enable them to progress in their profession. The organisation also has a teaching arm that aims at cultivating advanced financial knowledge in its employees. Also, most employees at work were happy with their co-workers and told us that they often hang out with each other during weekends.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, I have already done that.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2018


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