Insight Day Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Great Insight to what investment management is, a quick presentation with engaging activities through out the day. Such as a trading game to keep us all engaged.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We all were unknown individuals and the group allocation allowed all of us to meet new people. Allowing enough breaks to introduce yourself to new people each time.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The speed networking lunch allowed me to gain insight and speak to the people i wanted to in regards to the recruitment process.

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

    • It has more motivated me to work harder and helped to give a better view point with one of my current modules

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Time efficient

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Full of positive energy

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

    • The firm invested in me by me being chosen to attend the event and developed my trade off skills when short selling a company during the trading games

    5/5
  • 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?

    • There was time to ask questions to each guest speaker allowing 10m at the end just for questions which i found quite effective.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We got insight to the additional activities available at M&G

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I was unsure about investment management compared to investment banking. However the distinction was made clear after the day.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I got the train from leicester but i was not reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Speed networking at lunch. We were given a list of individuals at the start of the day allowing us to target the specific ones we want to talk to.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Networking could've been longer or more clear on who is who. Many people attended this event therefore was hard to find individuals.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes the social aspects are important at the culture of the firm. Whereby the firm holds local camp fire days, yoga classes etc..

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100%. Great information and a good day out!

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

October 2019

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