Summer Analyst - Business Operations Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A really great place to work! Great culture and people

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

    • Very valued - my colleagues are always saying "thank you for your work on this, you're doing a great job" etc.

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

    • I have weekly meetings with my line manager, weekly meetings with my mentor and weekly meetings with my buddy, with whom I am all in frequent contact either via chat or email

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

    • Quite busy, but it really depends how many meetings/projects you have going on per day

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

    • I was given a significant amount of responsibility in terms of running projects myself and being given the opportunity to show my ability in many different ways

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

    • What I have learnt during my internship will be invaluable when I return to university and in future; I have learnt in more detail not only about the asset management industry as a whole but also about the in-depth operational aspects of the firm

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Although it is sometimes quiet and people work very hard, there was a friendly and relaxed atmosphere overall

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

    • Campus Recruitment (Hannah, Lauren, Felicity, Ola) realy did a great job organising talks, tasks and fun social events for us throughout the 10 weeks - thank you!

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

    • The best think I found about BlackRock was the enthusiasm they have for your personal development. Senior members of the firm would offer up their time and advice to ensure you learn as much as you can and people really encourage you to try and make the best of yourself and your career. There was a huge emphasis on the fact that the internship was a two-way thing - not just them getting to know you, but also you getting to know them and whether they are right for you as an employer.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Great - with the possibility of being offered a place on the graduate scheme beginning the following year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, interns went out together most weeks, if not organised by Campus Recruitment then amongst ourselves. It was really easy to make friends in a relatively large intern class (around 60)

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

    • Central London is rather pricey but to be expected

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Quite good - depending on where you go!

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

    • Lots of chances to attend after work and lunch time events!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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