Summer Intern - Financial Planning and Analysis Review

by Schroders

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A great experience. I learned a huge amount about both Finance, the Asset Management Industry and developed a variety of skills, all whilst making great friends.

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

    • I was treated as an equal member of the team, regardless of my temporary and beginner position.

    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?

    • It ranged daily. Some days I would have little work in my deaprtment, so would get on with my Intern Project set throughout the period. Other days I would be satying late and working through my lunch hour.

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • Everyone was extremely friendly and approachable.

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

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

    • We had training sessions throughout the internship to develop a variety of personal and technical skills.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will definitely be applying to the Graduate Scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were given a large social budget to spend on intern events. We went to WIndsor races and Laser Quest.

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

    • London is an expensive place to live and socialise.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has a vibrant nightlife. The interns usually just stuck to a few drinks after work though.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Economics, Financial Management

London

August 2012

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