Summer Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very good place to work with very friendly people around you

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

    • My manager was very helpful and accommodating, making me feel valued

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

    • Constant support given by my whole team which helped my development

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

    • Had tasks for the full 8 weeks that was very useful in keeping me busy

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

    • Was able to do my own thing, my manager helped as well

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

    • Important skills learnt that I will be able to use in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • If you have a good team around you then the atmosphere will be very appealing

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

    • Good set up with insight sessions at the start and planned socials throughout

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

    • There was always time given by the firm to help with personal development

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very great company to work for and that is echoed around the firm and the industry

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had a very good intern cohort and I feel this is down the stringent process HR go through to ensure they have the correct people on the scheme

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

    • Fairly expensive as it is in central London, but the canteen itself was very heavily subsidised

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

    • Good nightlife, anywhere with the right people will be good, but you are spoilt for choice!

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

    • Many different social events going on at the time and everyone is keen to get the interns involved - helped with networking

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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