Industrial Placement Intern Review
by Lazard
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 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 Lazard
- 7. Would you recommend Lazard to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Lazard
Overview
As an analyst intern at Lazard in London, my key responsibilities involve working closely with both junior and senior members of the team on multiple different projects simultaneously and providing important support to deliver strategic financial advice and solutions to clients. Day to day responsibilities will generally include financial and statistical analyses, company and industry sector research, creation of client presentations and marketing materials, ad-hoc administration and project work
Skills
During my Lazard internship, I gained hard skills like financial modeling, valuation techniques, and industry analysis, while enhancing soft skills such as communication, time management, and multitasking. This experience significantly contributed to my professional growth in investment banking.
Responsibilities
Yes. My personal highlight on placement was closing a deal without any other analysts staffed on the project. This was my key goal set at the start of my placement and I am very grateful to have been given a greater level of responsibility.
Support & Guidance
I was given a great level of support and guidance during my placement at Lazard from both my team and HR. Additionally, initiatives such as mentoring circles, random coffee pairings and the buddy system means that there is always support and guidance available.
Culture
The company culture at Lazard was friendly and social, fostering open communication among all team members, including senior personnel. This inclusive atmosphere promoted collaboration, learning, and growth, making it an enjoyable and enriching work environment for everyone involved.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Lazard and highly recommend it to anyone interested. The engaging work, supportive team, and opportunities for growth made the experience truly rewarding, providing invaluable insights into the industry.
Yes
I'd advise Lazard applicants to research the firm, role, and industry thoroughly. Enjoy the application process, stay calm, and keep up with industry developments, such as AI advancements. Demonstrating genuine interest and knowledge will make your application stand out.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Investment Banking
London
August 2023
