Student Insight day candidate Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.1/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The most enjoyable aspect and what made M&G's inside different from other insight days was that we had a hands on experience with the trading exercise. It was interactive and It was nice to throw us straight into a mini investment challenge. Furthermore the exercise itself was a good way for us to interact and network as a group which mirrors some group challenges that will occur in the future.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was respectful and interactive. Everyone's able to express their points of view freely which I felt the panel discussion was very interactive.

    3/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • We were able to ask questions freely whenever we needed assistance.

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The trading exercise definitely trained your team working abilities and how to cope with challenges in a short period of time. Which kind of reflects onto time management as well

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight day was really well structured. With many detailed events throughout the day. The only improvement that could possibly be made was the speed networking. That could have been better organised.

    3/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Lively and energetic. Everyone was excited by the challenge and the trading exercises

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company invested alot of time on planning a trading exercise to keep things interactive. More of a hand son experience.

    3/5

  • 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?
  • The firm did a good job giving a detailed insight on what they do and the different platforms of investment they are in charge with

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The company's culture is really accepting and diverse. They don't single out people with finance degrees. And is open to accepting anyone from any degree as long as they feel like they like your personality. They will want you.

    3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I felt like there could be more detailed brochures given out to further explain the job but otherwise was definitely a good introductory.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was not paid. It was an insight day event in spring.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes there was during the speed networking round but was rather hectic due to the amount of people.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking event was diverse with staffs of all different expertise and experience. Which was nice to get different aspects from

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • The panel discussion gave a good detailed explanation of the opportunities after university as well as during university such as placements and internships.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I will certainly reccoment this event as I feel like this insight day certainly stands out from the others majorly due to the hands on activity involved with the trading exercise.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2019


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