Financial Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship provided an invaluable inexperience with 'real' hands on work together with your own project to manage over the course of the 10 weeks. Lots of social activities to get involved with as well

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

    • I found that the atmosphere within my team was excellent and felt as if my contributions and opinions were valued and taken on board by all of my colleagues

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

    • Fantastic support from both management, colleagues and HR with regular catch ups and progress meetings throughout the internship to ensure I was receiving the best possible experience

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

    • I was given responsibility from day 1 and never found myself with nothing to do

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

    • Treated like a full-time employee with the same responsibilities and also trusted with leading tasks and projects

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

    • Gave an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained in practical situations. Also improved presenting and other key skills required in any job

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was generally quite relaxed, though when work needed to be done it was done

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

    • Very well organised from start to end. Internship goals/aims given before you start with a plan of what is to be expected over the 10 weeks.

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

    • There is a big emphasis on training and development at Amex, though as I was only there for 10 weeks, options were slightly limited

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I have been offered to start a graduate role after finishing university next year

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular events were organised aimed at getting students and colleagues to socialise together and we often met up for lunch/after work as well.

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

    • As can be expected, cost of living in London is quite high, however I was staying with family so this wasn't a problem for me.

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

    • Nightlife around Victoria was generally at the higher end so we generally went into the City

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

    • Lots of schemes and initiatives to get involved with, i.e fitness groups etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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