Client Solutions Insight Day Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Good overview of the company. Well-structured.

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

    • Staffs are very welcoming.

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

    • It was more like an insight day. But BlackRock had a team of graduates as panels to answer all our 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?

    • Developed good communication and networking skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Brilliant insight into the firm and its industry.

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

    • The staffs were very attentive and students who participated were friendly. Positive atmosphere.

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

    • The Graduate Recruit Team gave us good training and tips on succeeding in interviews and assessment centres.

    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?

    • They have a very good insight into the Client Solutions division through a presentation and various case studies.

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

    • The directors and managers outlined the culture of BlackRock right from the start.

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

    • This exclusive insight day has definitely given me the opportunity to discover what it's like to work in an asset management company and the Client Solutions division in particular.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel costs were reimbursed.

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

    • Had a short networking session at the end of the insight day.

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

    • The employees were very keen to share their experience with the students.

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

    • A lot of volunteering and charity programmes that staffs could get involved in. BlackRock also has an annual ski trips for their employees.

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

    • The insight day provides a lot of information for students from all discipline to explore the opportunities offered by BlackRock. Should definitely apply to it !

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

London

April 2014

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