Junior Analyst Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very weloming colleagus and interesting work. A supportive environment.

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

    • I felt my work was needed and that I made a valuable contribution to relieving the team's time pressure.

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

    • I could ask anyone any questions that I had. Lectures and training courses were put on for the interns.

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

    • never too busy to do what I wanted in the evening. Had enough work that I was responsible about staying late in order to get work done if I couldn't stay late the following day.

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

    • Dealing with large sums of other people's money so responsibility must be limited. However, peer review system allows you to make some decisions at an early stage.

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

    • Will certainly help in any investment related environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun colleagues who work hard but have wide variety of interests outside work.

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

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

    • Training was all at the London office. Regional interns were given travel grants.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would be very interested in continued work at Mercer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All enjoyed each others company.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Good bars and pubs. No clubs.

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

    • Plenty of time available. Finish at 5.45 everyday if you have your work done.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

London

September 2010

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