Investment Management Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

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

    • Everyone was so friendly and if I had any questions everyone had time for me to help.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • I learnt how to use new systems, which was very useful!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite a small floor so everyone got on very well.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • It would be good if Investment Management had a graduate scheme, because throughout the placement I was unsure whether there would be a job for me or not, and it wasn't made clear.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on really well, and BDO organised a few events. There are also drinks every month for everyone in Investment Management, which we were invited to and therefore got on well with everyone.

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

    • London is expensive!!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The office is in the west end.

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

    • Yes, we were only here for 6 weeks but had a CSR day.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2010

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