Insight Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.2/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    2.4

    About You

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

    • Really friendly people with a wide range of activities to give you a real sense of what the firm does.

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

    • The other people with me were quite friendly.

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

    • Employees would come around to the groups during activities to provide guidance.

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

    • Gave an insight into how the world of investment management works.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good presentation, and exciting games.

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

    • It was friendly.

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

    • Not enough employees to aid each individual.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Gave an insight into the world of investment management. Not so much a typical day in the life of... though.

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

    • Didn't really see the activities taking place, although the people were relaxed.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was a very interesting day which I found very relatable to my studies and personal attributes.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel reimbursement was only applicable to those travelling from outside of London.

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

    • Only 3-4 employees for around 90 students. Room was also very small.

    2/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Only 3-4 employees for around 90 students. Room was also very small.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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