Economics Graduate Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed it very much. The organisers were so friendly! They hosted many sessions throughout the day that were useful for prospective applicants.

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

    • I felt very valued. Each event planned throughout the day had a purpose, and you could tell a lot of thought was put into each part of the day.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A lot of guidance was an offer throughout the day. Organisers made it known that they were always on-hand to help should we have any questions.

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

    • I learned a lot about asset management and strategies that potential investors could even put to use in their own portfolios.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. M&GPrudential sent a clear and concise schedule for the day as soon as I was selected for the insight day. A second copy was provided upon arrival.

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

    • It was really warm and welcoming. Each of the people we spoke to was really enthusiastic about speaking to us, which made each of the organised sessions much more enjoyable.

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

    • They invested a lot. We participated in a trading game, which gave us a sense of how investors respond to news about particular stocks.

    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?

    • It helped a lot. A recurring theme that emerged was M&GPrudential's emphasis on personal development and how much the company invests in its people.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A lot.

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

    • Very useful. It reaffirmed that Investment/Asset Management was the route I wish to go down.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses were minimal, so did not need to get them reimbursed.

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

    • There was a ~1hour networking session during lunch to meet current employees working in different parts of M&GPrudential's business.

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

    • They were productive. I got to speak to current graduates and their experience in the application process. I also got to meet senior colleagues to understand their career journey & any tips they would give to prospective applicants.

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

    • Yes. Many of the employees asserted that M&GPrudential value their employees having a strong work-life balance. This meant that employees could get involved in many extra-curricular activities both inside and outside work.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Very much so!

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

October 2019

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