Finance Internship Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • This internship was well structured and full of so many opportunities to grow and learn.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel as if I were part of the team from day 1. They were very nice to work along side.

    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.

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

    • The workload was not overwhelming. I was given sufficient time to complete all my 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 analytical skills were improved during my internship. I learned many skills to help me with my future in finance.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and professional environment.

    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.

    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. Very appreciated!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing! I would love to work with them in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were team building activities arranged by management. I also attended a few social events afterwork. Everyone is very friendly and enjoy getting together outside of work hours.

    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 plenty of pubs in the area. There are also local sports games that are fun to attend.

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

    • Yes. HR and management have organised sporting events and social outings.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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