Investment Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

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

    • Colleagues were always sure to offer me constructive feedback and take on my opinions of relevant investments on board

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I often had to juggle a range of tasks given to me by different colleagues including the intern presentation

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility from ensuring client presentations were completed to deadlines and sending out the quarterly report to valued clients

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

    • My analytical skills were tested as I had to model specific securities using Bloomberg, and my relationship management skills were tested as I sat in on many product development meetings. Further to this, my presentation skills were tested as I presented on China's interest rate reform to 20 fund managers.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was very relaxed and more casual than previous internships in investment banks

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

    • The internship was organised with training and events; however there was a limited amount of progress reporting and objectives.

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

    • The team I interned on spent a lot of time with me making sure I thoroughly understood the products and the funds

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 2/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went out for drinks with my team twice and one event was organised by HR. The majority of the events were organised by the interns themselves which was often daily

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

    • The offices are based in the City so prices were as you would expect in London

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

    • There are a range of clubs and bars such as Abacus and Vodka Revolutions which attracted many interns

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

    • We were invited to watch the softball and netball teams plan and there was a great opportunity to get involved

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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