Investment Analyst Review

by Mercer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The work was quite varied and interesting, however, with limited knowledge there were many things that I could not do and so I found myself on occasion with not much to do.

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

    • The team I worked in was very friendly and I felt included in all things that they did together, such as socials and team meetings.

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

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

    • Most days I was very busy with various thing but never found myself having to stay on really late or worry about work at home.

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

    • I had quite lot of freedom over the work that I did and felt that I was given the right to do tasks that I had the ability to do.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Everybody I spoke to seemed willing to help and the people in my team who I spent the most time with were always friendly.

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

    • An initial induction was held over 2 days at the beginning of the placement and we all met up again at the end to discuss what we thought of the internship. This was a good way to bond with the other interns.

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

    • Considering the amount of time that I spent there I learned a lot. Everybody explained things to me in detail and I was impressed with the amount of time that more senior consultants spent with me explaining the basics of what an Investment Consultant actually does.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Being a multi-national company future prospects for development are good and I will be joining Mercer in the Autumn.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I spent most days with the interns in my department, there were about 7 of us, and Mercer organised meetings with interns from around the country at the beginning and end of the placement.

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

    • Living in central London is obviously highly expensive but the bars and pubs in the surrounding area are pretty much what you get everywhere.

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I participated in a company treasure hunt and went to a few socials in various pubs with my team after work. I believe there was also a company cricket and football team to get involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

February 2008

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