Technology Industrial Placement Intern Review
by Nomura
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.5
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Your Impressions
4.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Nomura
- 7. Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Nomura
Overview
I was a python developer within a team that is responsible for the maintenance of an internal trading and operations application. On a daily basis I would work on a project or task which required writing code in Python or VBA which could be part of a user or business request.
Skills
Yes, I have had the chance the develop multiple skills related to computer science as well as improve my commutation, teamwork and presentation skills. Additionally, I gained understanding into what it means to work in Technology in an Investment Bank.
Responsibilities
Yes, one of the positive takeaways from my industrial placement is that I was treated as one more member of the team were I was given as much responsibility as any other employee.
Support & Guidance
I felt very supported throughout my placement, I had my buddy and mentor who were always available for me if I had any concerns or doubts as well as felt very welcomed by my team when they offered their help when I had questions. Also, I felt really comfortable with my industrial placement interns cohort.
Culture
Really good, as an international student I value a lot having a good working culture as well as a good work life balance.
Your Impressions
I had a great industrial placement experience.
Yes
Be confident in yourself and always show initiative and enthusiasm to work and learn.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology
London
June 2023
