Insight Week Participant Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Various sessions designed to provide more information about the the company's culture and values, departments (an overview of them, day-to-day responsibilities, practice exercises), and the Bloomberg Terminal. Additionally, participants had to collaborate in order to conduct research into a topic and present the findings as a group.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes - I've developed a greater understanding of using the Bloomberg Terminal. Also, I've enhanced my knowledge of market players and asset classes.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • We heard from interns as well as Team Leaders in the various departments, who all provided us with greater insight into the roles. After participating in the insight week, I've come away with a greater knowledge of the company and positions, and hope to work there after I have completed my university studies.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • It seems very collaborative and employees appear to be extremely approachable. Very big on philanthropy and diversity too.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed the insight week, so much so that I would like to work in the role at Bloomberg after I've finished my university studies.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Bloomberg
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Bloomberg to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bloomberg
  • Know the role. Know the company's values. Find specific examples to corroborate your points. Ensure that you have a good knowledge of recent financial news stories too.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

August 2021


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