Insight Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

2.7/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.8
  • Everything Else
    1.9

    About You

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

    • Very insightful and gave a broad overview of the different divisions and jobs within the divisions.

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

    • It was only a one day event but we were well accommodated for

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

    • Staff on hand to answer any questions

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

    • Learnt how to interpret the economic impact of certain events and apply them to portfolio management

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised

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

    • 3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Only a one day event but willing to give advice on summer internship application process

    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?

    • Too short to find out

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

    • Too short to find out completely

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

    • I liked the idea of the rotational activities which gave me a clear idea of which path within Blackrock I am best suited to

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • Not enough employees to interns, in terms of networking

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

    • Only one day but still had a networking session

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

    • 1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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