Consulting Intern Review

by FactSet

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Internship was amazing. Great exposure to clients. I got flown up to Edinburgh from London to give presentations. Fantastic people

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

    • The culture encourages you to really get involved with all aspects. The hands on approach and lots of responsibility from the start feeds into this

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

    • Manager and buddy (from buddy-up system) were both very approachable and always happy to help. Also manager provided lots of feedback aiding my development

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

    • Interesting projects that you really get involved with. Always more projects from the pool so you are never bored and on the flip-side you are encouraged to take the time you need to deliver client solutions to the highest standard

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

    • Lots of responsibility after the first two weeks of training. Examples include: leading internal meetings, training clients face-to-face, speaking to clients over the phone, handling real queries and taking ownership over them

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

    • Certainly my communication/presentation skills massively improved - delivering to large audiences, simplifying complex methodologies, etc

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Buzzing office. Great atmosphere

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

    • Well organised. Two weeks training, then internal project work alongside real client work

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

    • Lots of time invested by experienced consultants and trainers to deliver our training sessions. Also constant feedback with from client work

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Started working for them as a graduate!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes they were a great bunch and we had a tonne of laughs outside of work

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

    • London prices (expensive) but you pay for great venues

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife around the office is the best that London has to offer with Shoreditch pubs / bars / clubs a short walking distance away

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

    • There was a lunchtime football team and various other activities available

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking, Economics, Information Technology

London

November 2018

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