Global Client Group - Financial Institutions Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Got up each day wanting to go to work, always a good sign.

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

    • Every member of my team helped me at some point over the 10 weeks.

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

    • The support was a good balance between independence and guidance.

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

    • The last two weeks were quite quiet but before then I was always busy.

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

    • As I was in a client facing department it was sometimes hard to get involved with day to day work, but my team tried to include me where possible.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a lot that I can take in to a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, peaceful atmosphere (most of the time).

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The initial training was excellent, information was quite slow in coming about the hiring process towards the end of the internship.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Absolutely, the internship was focused on me learning rather than me adding value.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Waiting for confirmation about headcount, but looking good.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 60 interns, really good crowd.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive, all food/drink was very costly.

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

    • Great fun but again expensive.

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

    • Could play softball and basketball

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2012

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