Global Data, Summer Intern Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Some very interesting groups and teams to work in. Some tasks became a bit repetitive after a while.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All the interns got on really well and we still continue to be good friends even after the internship.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Team were very helpful, always happy to answer questions. Sometimes reaching out to other people in the organisation was a bit more tricky as not everyone had the time/interest to see you.

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

    • Took on a long project which kept me occupied everyday. Daily tasks seemed to only take up a small portion of the day though.

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

    • Was able to contribute to some valuable work for the team.

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

    • IT skills, finance knowledge and also time management skills will help me in everything I do for the rest of my life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • lively

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

    • Lots of intern events, well planned training sessions - perhaps it would have been better to have more rotational projects.

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

    • Most people were very happy to help and guide me towards achieving my goal.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got the job

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • At least once a week there was a night out.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is naturally expensive!

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

    • London!

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

    • Although not everyone lived nearby so it was difficult for everyone to get involved.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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