Financal Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Great Company, Great Culture, Great platform for a career within Finance. From Analysts to Directors, everyone was extremeley helpful.

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

    • A great sense of responsibility and trust was clearly put in place. Oppourtunities to present to senior leaders to help quantify your deliverables.

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

    • continously given feedback although you need to ask for it. always ask for negative feedback as you know exactly what you're doing wrong

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

    • Extremeley busy. Continually had work to do, it is encouraged to ask for more work outside of the division you are placed in to further your understanding of Amex.

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

    • as mentioned before, good deal of responsibility, opinion is valued.

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

    • **LEARN EXCEL** Developed my excel skills and bespoke pieces of software which are used by the finance side of the organisation. Being able to work in a large team, collecting information and leveraging relationships.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Fairly new programme, despite this it was well structured and was continually improving. Events were planned - once a week.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Could definately see myself working here!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • v. expensive in London, cheaper in Brighton.

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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