Investment Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • From day one I was given real responsibility and the opportunity to work on several different projects. I've worked with some of the most skilled and interesting people in the industry and everyone is really nice and helpful!

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

    • I was given real responsibility to help out with actual work and projects, and my concerns and questions were always taken seriously. People always took their time to help me whenever there was something I didn't understand!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager always tried to make sure I was being involved in work and that I got the training and advice I needed.

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

    • The workload varied from day to day. Most days I always had something to do without becoming too busy, but other days I would have enjoyed to have more work to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was always involved in real work and given real responsibility!

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

    • The skills I developed during my internship will definitely be useful to my degree and further studies. The internship has given me a better understanding of the how the theoretical elements of my degree are applied in practice!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was fairly well-organised with a reasonably clear structure. There could have been some more scheduled training specific to your line of business, but apart from that the organisation was generally good!

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was encouraged to develop my professional skills by for instance completing online courses that the company provided, but there could have been some more personal development opportunities, and in particular relating to the relevant line of business.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company is excellent in terms of career opportunities and professional development. There is a friendly atmosphere and numerous opportunities to work abroad.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company arranged a number of social events and other opportunities for us to meet and socialise with the other interns.

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

    • Accommodation and living costs were quite high, but it was usually possible to find cheaper alternatives.

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

    • The nightlife scene varied quite a lot depending on which office I was in on a particular day, but most of the time it was excellent!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The company arranged several socials and there were opportunities to play sports and take part in other activities outside of working hours.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Actuary, Investment Banking, Financial Management, Economics

London

July 2014

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