This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
3.3/5
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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
Great balance of useful classroom-based teaching and exposure to the trading floors.
5/5
Every employee we came into contact with was helpful and never disdainful.
5/5
Not relevant.
0/5
Intense week but in a good way!
5/5
Not relevant.
0/5
Useful for the industry and employment prospects, not for academic study.
4/5
The Company
Serious, but everyone was happy to help.
5/5
Almost perfectly - impressively smooth.
5/5
Couldn't have asked for or fit in more.
5/5
0/5
4/5
The Culture
Good events organised.
5/5
Events were funded by the company.
5/5
London.
5/5
Week insight - not relevant.
0/5
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
April 2012