Investment Internship Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • This was a great internship experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues offered me constructive feedback. I felt like I was part of the team from day 1.

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

    • Management really helped me learn about equities and feel comfortable making decisions and being a part of the team.

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

    • I was busy. I was tasked and had to really use my time management skills to make sure I was able to complete everything.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I was responsible for reports and communicating results with clients.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed my customer service skills through communicating with my clients often. I attended several meeting that included upper management. My presentations skills improved with each presentation I had to put together and present. Overall, I feel as if my skills improved significantly.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I have interned at other investment firms and this firm was much more of a casual environment.

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

    • I felt the internship process was well organised. The interns have special training events and progress meetings. Also, had one on one progress reporting through out my internship.

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

    • The training I received from my team was excellent. Very detailed and spent a lot of time going over everything with me until I was comfortable.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would apply for a position in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. There were social events organised by the company. I also had after work drinks with the other interns and a few of my other team members.

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

    • The internship was in London. Prices and cost of living is higher than average.

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

    • There are a lot of pubs and clubs of all kinds in the city. There is a drink special someone every night. There is something for everyone.

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

    • Yes. There was a softball team that I was invited to join.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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