Investment Analyst Review
by Mercer
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.9
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The Company
3.7
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The Culture
1.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I really enjoyed this placement and it gave me a great insight into the industry which i have always wanted to work in. The people were great and Edinburgh was a fantastic city to work in.
I was given a lot of responsibilities for the start of the placement right to the end. Everyone i worked with were really helpful and didn't mind spending time with me when i needed extra help
For the first week or so i was reading a lot and getting to know the in's and out's of the job. After that i was given a lot to do but there were only a few days where i was struggling for time.
By the middle of my placement I was doing the same jobs as the graduate from last year was doing!!!
I am studying accounts and finance so this has helped my for my final year studies. The placement also gave me an idea and understanding for my dissertation. I have accepted a job with Mercer starting in september therefore the training i received will help me greatly when i start as a real graduate trainee.
The Company
Most people got on really well but everyone was there to do a job!
Very organised from the induction in week 1 to the end day in London
I was given enough training for the jobs i was doing
Flexi Time
Company Parties/Events
very appealing. i have accepted graduate job with mercer starting in September
The Culture
i was the only placement student in the Edinburgh investment consultant branch
Cost of living and socialising is expensive in Edinburgh. The salary did cover the expense though
Really good - lovely bars and pubs. Some good nightclubs too
Not really
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Yorkshire and Humberside
January 2008
