Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Although the insight week was virtual due to covid, they still ensured lots of opportunities to get to know other people on the insight week as well as network with employees.

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

    • I felt very valued, I could tell they put in lots of time and effort to make sure we didn't lose out due to the fact the programme had to be virtual because of covid.

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

    • There were lots of opportunities to talk to employees and ask questions.

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

    • They provided lots of clear and in-depth talks on different areas in investment banking, such as private equity, debt restructuring and M&A, which gave me a much better understanding of investment banking overall.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The programme was made virtual due to covid, and despite this last minute change, they made efficient use of the time and I gained so much information and got to know lots of people on the scheme with me as well as employees.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and encouraging. I felt comfortable asking questions and motivated to work in investment banking.

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

    • They provided lots of talks and also gave sessions on how to give good presentations and gave us interview tips.

    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?

    • By the end of the week, I think I had a full understanding of what made Rothschild unique and what the work environment would be like.

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

    • I gained a full understanding of the company's key values and what the firm prides themselves on.

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

    • Very valuable, as I gained a thorough understanding of the world of investment banking and what it would entail.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The insight week was done virtually, but before it was made virtual the company did say they would reimburse for travel costs.

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

    • There were lots of opportunities to network and ask questions about their day-to-day life.

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

    • Mostly very relaxed and everyone was easy to talk to.

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

    • They had a couple of virtual workout sessions which they have for employees throughout the year.

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

    • I learnt so much in such a short space of time and made friends.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2020

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