Spring Insight Week Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was extremely enjoyable. The week was well organised throughout, and things such as networking and educational sessions were very insightful and fun.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The HR team put in great efforts to create a warm and welcoming environment for all the participants. The culture is kind and collaborative.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • People from both the HR and Global Advisory were keen to offer help from different perspectives, and we received full support throughout the programme.

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

    • The teamwork, presentation and communication skills and industry-specifc knowledge are really helpful not so much in degree studies, but definitely in personal and career development

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well-organised, with every hour being scheduled with something. A full plan was given out the first day, and everyone had an idea right from the start about what to expect.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was really really fun. The HR team and people from Global Advisory were not only helpful, but also fun and easygoing. The 2018 class of participants were also really fun and friendly.

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

    • 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?

    • Work shadowing and coffee chats definitely gave me a rather clear understanding.

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

    • The work shadowing, networking sessions and day-to-day activities exposed my perfectly to the culture of Rothschild

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Confirmed my decision to pursue for a career in IB.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were quite a few organised networking sessions, and plenty of informal sessions.

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

    • Because there were only 24 Insight Week participants, the networking opportunities had more personal element to it and we were able to talk in greater details with people working at the firm.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2018

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