Investment Analyst Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Very friendly and professional work environment, plenty of opportunities to get involved and attend various social events.

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

    • Colleagues are happy to delegate work and responsbility to you, lots of interaction with colleagues at all levels who are keen to help you develop professionally.

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

    • I received plenty of support and guidance by management, if I had any queries they were approachable and helpful.

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

    • On average I had work to keep me busy the whole day. As is the nature of the industry, there will be days when you are really busy and have to put extra hours in, and days were you are struggling to stay busy.

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

    • I was given a reasonable level of responsbility,

    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 have developed important professional skills such as public speaking, team work and communication as well as technical knowledge which are applicable to any degree or career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was professional but also friendly and relaxed depending on how busy the office is.

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

    • Well organised internship, with continuous elements of training and assessment.

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

    • Mercer provide continuous training both technical and professional skills based.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, they provide excellent study support.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Very affordable for an intern.

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

    • Best in the country.

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

    • Yes.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2014

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