Summer Analyst - PAG Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

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

    • Would have appreciated more feedback and constructive criticism, although was given plenty of support and guidance for projects and daily work.

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

    • Occasionally looking for work, which was often provided

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

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

    • BlackRock uses top quality software which was developed within, and the skills learned from exposure to that, including advancing my knowledge of computer languages, will be used wherever I work. The application of my University knowledge to real life scenarios helped to develop and extend my existing skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Felt very relaxed and comfortable approaching anyone for assistance or to speak about there division.

    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?

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will hear feedback shortly after finishing my placement. Implications are the interns have largely increased opportunity of being offered graduate placements

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Mainly through company organised events with the odd exception. I think this largely depends on the group on interns you work with.

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

    • I stayed with family during the placement.

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

    • I didn't experiance as much as I could have hoped, although that I did was good.

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

    • Not aware of many.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2009

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