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by BlackRock

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • It was enjoyable, interesting and a pleasure to meet others interested in working in the financial industry.

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

    • I was invited to this event after failing to receive a spring week offer from BlackRock. I'm glad to have been invited along so that I could experience the company.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I was able to ask many questions, - all points were clarified

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

    • I didn't personally develop any new skills, however I imagine that for people who have not attended Assessment Centres before it would be a useful experience

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The day was split into three games/tasks/activities, a presentation on the company, and a networking session

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

    • The BlackRock members were friendly and helpful. The group of students I was teamed with were largely from my university, so it was easy to get along with them.

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

    • I think that inviting a select few who failed to get into the spring week programme was a great idea. - Especially considering the amount of time that appellations take (it wasn't a waste)

    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?

    • The day was centred more around what the company does (in general terms)

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The company culture was conveyed very well

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

    • It has reaffirmed my desire to work for BlackRock

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Expenses up to £50 were covered for travelling to London

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

    • There was a special networking slot in the day, - however we were also able to approach staff throughout the day

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

    • There was a good mix of people (loads of staff members as well)

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I didn't ask

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

    • Very useful if you want to gain an insight into the world of asset management and the culture at BlackRock

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2014

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