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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Very well organised day with lots of new information and fantastic experience. Trading simulation was the highlight! Would highly recommend for students wishing to get into this sector.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Very well organised insight day! Networking was insightful and lunch was kindly provided by the firm. Very welcoming.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Very well organised, busy all day and well planned. Good speakers

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Very valuable for the CV and incredibly insightful for students wishing to pursue a career in asset management.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well planned day. Itinerary was sent by email 2 weeks before event. Well structured and good variation of events.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Lots of like minded students wishing to pursue a career in asset management. Roughly 50 people there so great of atmosphere overall.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G investment

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential. The culture was very good !

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential. I would like to pursue this as a career after this day.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential. It was an insight day so I was not expected to be paid or reimbursed for expenses.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential. We had a networking speed lunch which was useful for meeting employees.

    3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential. I made a few business contacts in the networking event.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential. A very social place to work !

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Very good insight day, it was very wel orgainised. On arrival we weee given visitors passes and taken into a foyer. From here we were given refreshments before being taken into a lecture theatre. There was 4 rounds of trading simulation in which we had to analyse fake companies. We also had guest business speakers and q and a in which we got to ask questions about what life was like to work at M and G prudential. I would highly recommend going to this insight day, it was very valuable.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2018


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