Undergraduate Finance Placement Review

by JLR

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely enjoyed this internship. Such a great and unique opportunity.

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

    • I felt as if my colleagues valued my opinion from the start of my internship. I was actively involved in projects very early on.

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

    • Management was always available for guidance. I felt very comfortable approaching my supervisor with any questions.

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

    • This internship is definitely what you make it. You have the opportunity to work more and get involved in different projects or you could focus on a few projects. I was never feel overwhelmed with tasks.

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

    • The more I proved to my supervisors that I was able to handle things, I was given more responsibility. I felt very encouraged to continue to take on new responsibilities.

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

    • My communication, analytical skills, creative thinking, gathering important data and presenting skills were all improved from my experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and professional environment. Everyone works very hard.

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

    • The internship was well structured. I was given several learning modules to review at my own pace as needed. There was also interactive training that helped me understand the company. I benefited most from just being a part of the projects and learning along the way.

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

    • There was a lot of one on one training. I feel like there was a lot of extra effort to make sure that I was being trained thoroughly.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very excited for the potential of future employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Seemed like almost everyone was friends outside of work. There were several social outings after work. Work hard and play hard.

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

    • Cost of living was average. Just depends on what you are interested in doing.

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

    • There are very tasty restaurants and pubs to enjoy.

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

    • Yes. The office is active and there are opportunities to join office sports teams and social events.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2013

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