Insight Weeker Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the insight week, it was a super interactive and playful learning experience. The TL and [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] did a wonderful job organizing this event online and making sure that everyone can ask questions and gets heard. I also really enjoyed listening to Bloomberg professionals about their journey and their tasks within their departments. It was super informative and insightful gaining deeper knowledge about the company.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I really felt valued, I felt that my questions were heard and I also got feedback on my questions that they were good ones. I also felt valued from my project team for my ideas and work.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was always supper supportive and very reliable and fast in texting back if there were any questions or issues. The TL were also super supportive during our project time and during the Q&A sessions

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I really feel that I developed a broader set of knowledge about the markets and tools on Terminal, as well as on the departments at Bloomberg and also the Assets.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight week was super well structured, 10h passed by really quickly and we had a lot of interactive sessions.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere was super open and easy going, I loved that we could ask so many questions to Bloomberg professionals and my peers also made this experience super interactive

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 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?
  • It helped me a lot to know more about the company and the people working for the company. I now know that my decision was definitely right from the beginning and also how it would be having a full time role in any of the departments presented. The employees and managers gave a very broad insight about their roles and day to day tasks.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • It helped me to understand the company culture even better. The research I have done before applying to Bloomberg was already amazing, but now I know that Bloomberg really lives and briefs about its values and provides so many opportunities to their employees to really live the company culture

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It was super valuable, I really enjoyed the insight week and what we learned, it helped me to realise that I am ready for this opportunity and super motivated to also start my journey at Bloomberg

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were a lot of opportunities getting to know interns, former insight seekers and current full time employees. Also everyone was super kind and open to catch up either on LinkedIn or IB chat, which is a great chance and opportunity to ask more questions and getting to know people.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The team building activity was super playful and interactive, I really liked having a team and playing games and compete against our peers, was also a very nice activity to getting to know more peers.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes we found out about a lot of activities that Bloomberg is offering with BoB and the philanthropy session.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I definitely will recommend the insight week of Bloomberg, to anyone who is interested in technology, information and the financial industry

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2020


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