Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, senior team members willing to devote time, exposure to a wide range of deals and projects.

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

    • I worked in a small team and was actively asked my opinion and views on deals and projects.

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

    • Guidance was available, however more feedback would have been appreciated.

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

    • Had a large workload and was never left idle.

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

    • Weekly responsibility of presenting in the team meetings.

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

    • Little direct crossover but in a broader sense.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite small team which sometimes detracted from the atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I found it well organised.

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

    • I attended numerous training courses and met the US based team on a trip to the US.

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

    • International Travel

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

    • Would like to work for them again in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good when HR organised events but generally little spontaneity.

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

    • In the City so expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Quite a lot going on if you wanted it. . .

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

    • Only there for 10 weeks so didn't experience many such opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

September 2010

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