Fidelity Non-Investment Internship Review

by Fidelity International

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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?

    • It was a valuable and enjoyable experience and everyone I worked with made me feel welcome from the start

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

    • The people I worked with were really friendly and helpful and were keen to get me involved in office events which helped to make feel comfortable in the company

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

    • My manager and the team I worked in were very supportive throughout my entire placement year

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

    • As the year went on I became much busier and took on a lot more responsibility

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

    • As the year went on I took on a lot more responsibility

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

    • Yes! Great developmental experience for me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very relaxed; people would often chat amongst themselves while getting on with their work.

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

    • The placement was very well organized; we had regular reviews with our managers and the people who run the placement programme.

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

    • The company sent all the interns on various training courses throughout the year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • All the interns are given the chance to get onto the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the interns got on very well and we would often socialize outside of working hours

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

    • Higher than normal.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Many many options

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

    • You just have to ask! There are charity events and sporting events organised by HR.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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