Summer Analyst Intern Review

by Macquarie Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Amazing experience in a great setup with fantastic people to work with.

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

    • They were very approachable and friendly enough to help me when needed.

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

    • My manager kept track of my progress and arranged for one to one discussion sessions on a regular basis.

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

    • Sometimes it was very hectic while at other times a little quiet.

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

    • We were responsible to finish our assignments but were given guidance if we got stuck.

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

    • The skills developed will help me through a long way in my career in the Finance Industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun, lively but at the same time very composed and attentive.

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

    • It was nicely structured with proper guidelines.

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

    • Lot of time and resources were put into the professional development of the interns, from a technical and networking perspective.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got some very promising feedback from all of the team.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We use to hang out after work on most days.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bit high considering it was London.

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

    • Great.

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

    • Yes but sadly I did not get much time to get involved.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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