Guest Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • The insight day was very well-structured and informative. I was able to take note of valuable advice and get a quick taste of the firm's different departments.

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

    • Even though there were plenty of us in attendance, everyone involved made it feel as though they wanted you to get the most out of the day and make sure you left the building with a greater sense of what BlackRock does and if it is a suitable career destination for you.

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

    • Questions were encouraged and the staff and graduates seemed very friendly and available.

    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 feel as though I am now more aware of the skills and personality they are looking for in candidates and will be sure to hone them as much as possible through my degree and extra-curricular activities.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything ran smoothly and nothing felt too crammed. I was genuinely shocked when I had heard that this was the first insight day they had planned.

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

    • Simply put, it was a really productive and fun day.

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

    • This question does not apply.

    0/5
  • 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 business games which gave us a rough idea of the work carried out by graduates working at the firm.

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

    • Getting the company culture out there I think was their first priority. The presentation by Charles Prideaux was truly inspiring and memorable.

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

    • Though my mind was already set on investment management beforehand, I learned new aspects that have reinforced my career decision.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • They reimburse you for a return journey ticket.

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

    • There was a 45 minute networking session with the graduates which allowed us to wind down and chat with others.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I would say the only negative thing to mention here is that the room was quite crowded which meant you had very little time to talk to the graduates

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

    • The firm has many admirable networks which any employee can get involved with.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A definite must if you are unsure about your career path or you are really interested in BlackRock and want to learn more.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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