Investment Consulting Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable internship

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

    • Great team, down to earth and provided constructive criticism

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

    • team always available to answer questions and clarify tasks for me. No such thing as a stupid question!

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

    • some days I was extremely busy, others were really relaxed

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

    • I was dealing with client work which had to be completed to a high standard

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

    • skills learnt are strongly applicable to financial jobs

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • great sense of humour in office and a relaxed environment

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

    • Well organised, always knew what was happening

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

    • There were a few induction days, but most of learning was on the job and through asking questions

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Within investment there were only 3 interns and we were sort of isolated from the rest of the interns. But after central induction days we usually went for drinks.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is an expensive place to live in and commute from. But price you pay is worth it!

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

    • Limited to pubs, but living in London nightlife is endless

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5 a side football Team outings - O2 arena Drinks after work

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2014

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