PAG FMA Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it very much.

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

    • Colleagues appreciate your contribution and make you feel valued.

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

    • Constant help and guidance provided.

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

    • Quite busy on a daily basis as there are a number of main projects to work on as well as daily tasks.

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

    • Good amount of responsibility. Two of my main projects were client deliverables with specific deadlines.

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

    • Devloped both financial knowledge and technical.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good work atmosphere.

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

    • Very good organisation by HR with regular social and educational events.

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

    • A good amount.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Ok.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Depends where you are going, but comparatively expensive as you are in London

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

    • Good.

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

    • There are many societies that you can get involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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