Summer Internship Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    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?

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

    • Very well structured, regular feedback and constructive guidance.

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

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

    • Was valued as a key member of the team and given responsibility beyond expected at 'intern level'.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere, everyone is eager to get to knwo you and answer any questions.

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

    • Well structured on a variety of levels, both team-specific tasks as well as a chance to work with interns across different teams in a 10-week 'portfolio challenge'.

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

    • A number of key speaker series from senior employees across the firm. A 3 day introduction to Investment management. A number of presentation skills workshops.

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

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

    • Got offered a graduate role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A few organised social events helped integrate the interns.

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

    • London - accomodation is expensive.

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

    • In London there are always good places to go either around the office or just East of the city.

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

    • A few opportunities; organised firmwide networking events are available to attend on a approx. a monthly basis.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management, Product Design

London

October 2013

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