financial analyst Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I would like just to add that I had 2 work placement instead of one,and it was exceptional as an experience where I did have a chance to be not only an intern but really part of the team.

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

    • Being part of bloomberg team was great given the fact I did manage to integrate the team as soon as I started and I was full encouraged and motivated either in the tasks i was given or even the the extra motivation I did gain through the differenet training.

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

    • The management was not only very helpful but actually part of the team.I do not really fell the power or authority drained through the position.

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

    • Really busy cause I was starting early in the morning starting some times at 6 and finishing at 6 or 7pm.i was fully involved and managed to deal with the different tasks given in a very quick manner,effectiveness and efficiency.

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

    • I did ask for more responsibility cause that is the best way to motivate me.

    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 did have a chance to put in practice either my management skills as well as accounting.I like being practical and the fact of being involved all the time was just perfect and helped a lot to meet my expectations(Time management,accuracy ,effectiveness and efficiency

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It is true that every is working under pressure but you can fell the motivation and ease of communication among the team.So mainly it was really ambient and pleasent

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

    • Not only I had a chance to be part of the team but I had also a chance to to be fully trained.That means what were very organised.

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

    • I had a chance to be fully trained and even to extend my contact.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Bloomberg is a big company and it is always on the move and need to the company's website to see how the opportunies are rising each time.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • we were a group of over 20 students and colleagues and we had really a good time and some of us are still in touch.

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

    • it was somehow fair price.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • it is a very entertaining area and just 20 minutes from west end.

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

    • yes we had many activities such charity work,kids mentoring ,I mean assisting with either languages or different matters such as maths ...

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

London

September 2009

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