Summer Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I had no previous experience working on a trading floor and I have truly enjoyed it.

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

    • The team I was placed with and the other interns were all quality people and easy to work with.

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

    • My manager and team were very helpful with an issues I had and were eager to teach me.

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

    • Overall I was kept very busy. Some days are dull, but then other days are very hectic.

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

    • I was given tasks that were quite helpful to the my team even if they were sometimes mundane.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learned more about markets and trading then I have in three years at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • BlackRock has an excellent corporate culture. It is a very team focused atmosphere, which made it great.

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

    • Very well organised. The HR team constantly updated us on meetings and events. There were many events that were just created for the interns.

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

    • My manager spent a lot of time teaching me and made sure I met the right people who could help me.

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

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

    • I have exceeded the expectations of my manager, it just comes down to how many spots are open for grad hiring.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • HR organised several events for all the interns and we organised many of our own.

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

    • London is obviously expensive, but we did a good job of finding the cheap places.

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

    • Excellent after work atmosphere in the city.

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

    • We did a volunteer day at a primary school and a few of us joined the company softball team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

London

August 2012

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