PAG Intern Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Pretty good, the culture of the firm is great but it is ultimately a desk job.

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

    • Made to feel like part of the team.

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

    • We were each assigned a buddy (someone on the grad scheme) who was there to answer any questions. I felt like I was fully supported and my buddy would drop everything to help if need be.

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

    • A little overworked at times, but never bored.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some intern-esque tasks at the beginning when I didn't know so much but I felt I was given work that actually had some importance by the end.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt so much. Brilliant.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very young team with a good atmosphere, even among more senior managers.

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

    • Pretty good, HR were on the ball.

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

    • Lots of training early on to get up to speed,

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Don't hear about offers until a few weeks after the internship finishes, company is a good one though.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of interns to go out with.

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

    • London...

    1/5
  • 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?

    • Around twice a week at least.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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