Equity Research Summer Analyst Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my Summer Internship. The program was highly structured from the beginning which allowed me to receive the correct learning and created an environment to maximize my learning.

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

    • I felt very valued. My team was extremely approachable. They cared greatly about my progress, provided me with feedback each and every week and did not hesitate to answer any queries I had regarding my project work.

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

    • Again, the program was quite structured in this regard. They provided me with end of week feedback sessions. Furthermore, my supervisor was always around to support me whenever i needed help or guidance with my project work

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

    • Yes! We had a great work flow that kept me fully engaged at all times. This aloud me to learn a great deal throughout the summer.

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

    • Within Bloomberg, I was given a great deal of autonomy. We were provided with the correct training, guidance and feedback, however this was there as a resource to utilize and we could go about our won project work in our own way.

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

    • The skills i learned over the Summer will stand to me moving forward in my career. I have a much deeper understanding of analyzing/valuing a company from an economic perspective to a firm specific financials level

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very collaborative and friendly environment

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

    • Extremely. We were given a time table on our first day, which set out the various projects I would have and the training i would receive for my project work.

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

    • Hugely. For each project we had, there was specific, focused training to help us along the way.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very appealing. There are a great deal of varied opportunities within the company so you can find a position that is suited to your strengths.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. There are huge amount of after work social events every week.

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

    • Bloomberg funded a lot of the after work social events so minimal costs

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

    • There was a good nightlife. As there was over 140 Interns there were always opportunities to go out after work with fellow colleagues.

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

    • Yes. There are a huge amount of societies within Bloomberg to get involved in

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Economics

London

September 2018

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