Summer Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Very enjoyable experience with a lot of exposure and responsibility - much more than expected given the circumstances and the virtual nature of the internship. Very good learning experience in a short space of time.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Despite the difficulties of meeting / socialising with team members given the tough circumstances and virtual nature of the internship, everyone on the team was very welcoming and very proactive with introducing themselves and setting work.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • N/A

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good training week programme which provided us with the skills required to hit the ground running as soon as we got on the desk.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Good training week with very good instructors and materials - also had comprehensive processes of both self-evaluation and manager evaluation which enabled us to know how we can improve going forward.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing - both the company and the team made the experience and the future prospects very attractive.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • N/A as it was virtual.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • N/A Virtual

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not many external opportunities but largely due to the tough circumstances

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2020

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