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Rating

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

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The internship was enjoyable, good people and work to get on with

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Fellow employees made it clear how important my work was

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Good guidance and support whenever I needed it, with frequent 1 2 1's

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Busy towards the end, after a slow start

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A good amount of responsibility was given for an intern, just about right

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skill set I can take from this internship are applicable elsewhere as well as for Uni

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Quiet at times, however colleagues were always approachable and would have chat with you

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well structured, good events both in and outside the working day

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Nomura put lots of time and money investing in its interns

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Grad job is a possibility

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Often set up drinks, football after work, as well as some events at weekends

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Central London is pricey

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Good but expensive

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Good chance to do charity work, sports and interests. Some had their own club etc

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013


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