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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed the structure of the internship and how well organised it was. I really appreciate the networking opportunities and the mentorship system which enabled me to feel included and part of the company right from the start.
My supervisors' were extremely responsive and took the time necessary for me to fully understand how the team operates, how to best perform as an intern and other questions and concerns I could have had.
I was busy most of the time, and on quieter period, I was able to shadow other colleagues. I only felt a bit bored on the first few days, when the team was quite busy on some executions I couldn't help with as an intern.
Although I was not able to work on a live deal providing the length of my rotation, I worked on very interesting projects and felt like I could add value.
The skills I developed will definitely help me in my future job not only in terms of technical skills and financial knowledge I acquired but also in terms of soft skills and teamwork.
The Company
The atmosphere was professional and rather quiet, yet everybody was extremely keen to each other.
The overall internship was very well organised with multiple speeches from keynotes speakers and networking events.
The company invested a great deal in personal training and development and made sure everybody attended the required ones.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Future employment prospects within the organisation are very high.
The Culture
The social scene amongst fellow interns and colleagues was one of the biggest asset according to me.
The cost of living was rather high in the area.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
International
July 2019