Risk and Quantitative Analysis Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Of course IS truggled, everything was new and challenging. However, I received all the necessary support.

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

    • My manager and my team both accepted me cordially. Whether it was for work or going out afterwards, i always felt as a part of the group.

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

    • Always.

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

    • There were days when I was really busy, others when not so much. In general, it was balanced well.

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

    • I was given responsibility of everyday tasks.

    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 will definitely assist in my future endeavours. I saw the practical implication of everything I had learnt in universit.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes more intense than other times. However, always pleasant.

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

    • Both my department and HR had put a huge amount of effort in running everything smoothly.

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

    • Everyone took time of the day to teach me, there is no better investment than that.

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

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

    • I'd love to work for the company full-time.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, throughout the period.

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

    • it was in the City, so not particularly cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great, but pricy.

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

    • Yes, there are weekly special events for networking - boat trips, tastings, etc.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2013

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