Summer Equity Research Associate Review
by Fidelity International
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
4.1
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
2.4
- 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 was given several companies to analyse, which involves, primarily, looking through company reports and building models.
Obviously nobody's going to invest on your say so, but people do take you seriously and I didn't feel marginalized.
Support was great. You have a 'Director of Research' - who has 20+ years of investing experience - as your supervisor. He was available (and willing) to answer questions pretty much all the time.
No one is looking over your shoulder and how much work you do is pretty much up to you. I worked roughly 8:00 - 8:00 and 5 out of 8 weekends.
In terms of getting on with the job, almost 100% - you can do the job in any way you like so long as you deliver results. It's unlikely that anyone would invest on your advice. but then that's to be expected.
It is super experience for doing the job full-time. It is relevant to my course in any way.
The Company
I don't have anything to compare it with, but there was plenty of chit-chat to break up the work.
Exceptionally well organised.
The company invested an enormous amount of time in all the interns. There were three days of external training in the first week and internal training throughout.
Received a job offer.
The Culture
HR organised several drinks events which were nice. Outside of that we often had lunch together.
London prices
Great if you want it.
Not that I saw.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
September 2013
