Nomura First Step Program Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • It was incredibly fun and I learnt plenty

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

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

    • We received plenty of help ranging from the different activities to when doing our projects

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

    • The sessions were structured to be more helpful in the long run with university and jobs as opposed to just helping us in the present

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was fantastic - many different sessions that were timed well in order to keep us engaged

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

    • Fantastic! The people were brilliant

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

    • They made us learn and understand different skills

    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?

    • I felt some work experience or shadowing was missing here

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

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

    • I understand more about the field and what I wish to pursue

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • It was only 3 days so unpaid and I live in London so I didn't ask to be reimbursed

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

    • There were many networking events, however, they could have had a larger variety of employees from different sectors

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

    • There were many networking events, however, they could have had a larger variety of employees from different sectors

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

    • Many talked about their work-life balance and the groups that they have joined with their colleages

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

    • It was incredibly fun and I learnt a lot!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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