Financial Software Developer Intern Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • First Internship I've done and it blew my expectations.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly.

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

    • Everyone was very helpful.

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

    • I was very busy, there is always something to do.

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

    • I felt like I was actually doing something.

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

    • Some things will be useful, but a lot proprietary technologies, so not every thing will be useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great.

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

    • Some visits could be better set-up but overall great!

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

    • Very good.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Company is great place to work at.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great.

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

    • Could be better, but it's London.

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

    • It was OK.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Organised by the interns. Other than that there were a couple of events here and there.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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