BlackRock Insight Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a really good way to get to know BlackRock and what they do in investment management.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • They were really happy with the turnout, and all very enthusiastic about having us there.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • It was an insight day, so the guidance came from asking your own questions. However, in the case studies, the employees were really willing to help in the given time.

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

    • It was more using what you know, and then slightly pushed you further to see if you would be interested in BlackRock.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It all was planned very well, especially given it was the first. They knew what we were meant to be doing always.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone seemed genuinely excited to have so many first years (second years on four year courses) that were interested in learning in BlackRock. They kept the talks very clear and understandable, and made an effort to relate to you being in that position.

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

    • Took time from their day to help us with case studies, and even have some employees just sit and collect our results.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • There were three case studies, representing different areas of BlackRock. Gave us am idea of what each do, but they were very basic. There were no talks from different areas so the insight gave us only a basic intro.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • They related very well to us, and really gave the impression of enjoying their job and BlackRock. It seemed everyone followed the principles closely making them count.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It gave me a better understand but it didn't help me decide what I already knew. It was focused on a genuine intro to BlackRock.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Reimbursed expenses were available

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We had afternoon tea, but in a slightly small space meaning it was quite packed with few employees.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • It was a day so only the tea.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Unless you asked, they didn't focus on this. We heard some interests of the employees but nothing about the activities that are done and can be done with the firm.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely worth the time.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2014

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