Investment Consultant (analyst) Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Sometimes not much work to do but when I did have work it was interesting

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone in this office was really nice and easy to get along with. Good atmosphere in the office with plenty of humour and some social outings

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • People were happy to help if I needed it

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days were pretty slow and then some I had a lot going on at once but in the main, an alright level. Never over worked and left on time every day (5pm)

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • No major responsibility as everything is checked by someone else however did do some research for the team and present in a team meeting

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definately good to get used to working 9-5 having been at uni for two years (tiring). Not much training but I definately understand much more about investments and it is very useful for someone studying economics/finance related degrees

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very good, all nice fun people. 5-a-side footy each week and sometimes drinks after work.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Nothing is set out in stone and at times you may be short of work and be a bit bored but I imagine it is no worse than any other internship as they cannot give you very technical work to do.

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

    • I had one day training at the start which wasn't really that relevant to the work I did. Although people are happy to explain things as you go along.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Don't know yet

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Irrelevant for me as I was in a regional office however it was a fairly young office with graduates having been taken each of the last few years so people do have nights out.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Much cheaper than living in London plus I was able to live at home.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Liverpool is very good for nightlife as I would of thought anyone applying there would already know

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5-a-side footy, social stuff

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2010

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