Intern in the Application Specialist Department Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Really Good experience and great learning curve.

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

    • By the end I felt really comfortable working in the office.

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

    • Differed with different people- some really helped you through it, other left you to get on with it.

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

    • It really came in swings and round abouts- suddenly i would be off my feet next twidiling my thumbs

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

    • Got to talk to clients and wrote an article that published to the entire business community

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Worked with real market experts and learnt a hell of a lot

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • At times really busy but always nice and fun

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I did'nt apply in the end but as a graduate I think I would have had to wait which I did'nt want to do.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah really good- loads of drinks session- end of internship party there was 5g behind the bar- fantastic

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

    • We got paid decently so it was fine.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Journalism & Publishing, Market Research, Marketing, Sales

London

September 2013

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