Information Systems Placement Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at M&G investments, I enjoyed the culture, location, and the people I worked with.

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

    • Very valued, I was given real tasks that had actual business value.

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

    • I attended the training seminars in finance they offered to get myself up to speed with the industry, as well as being given many opportunities for growth and development.

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

    • I started out slowly, and then became busier the more I learnt and the more I became involved with different aspects of the company.

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

    • A fair amount, not to much as to be daunting for someone new to the industry, but enough so that I got real satisfaction from my tasks.

    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 learnt more in the past year than I did in my first two years of Uni, both technically and professionally.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and busy at the same time. I was given the freedom to set my own pace and take initiative in the things I was interested in. The culture is one of the top perks of working at M&G.

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

    • Very well organised, they have many placements, interns, grads etc so they have a set structure for each.

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

    • I was given financial training as well as professional training. You are given training as your role requires it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I hope to go back for the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are quite a few work parties, and HR set up quite a few events for the interns and placements to get to know each other as well as the company.

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

    • Quite high, I lived in central London.

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

    • Very good, as the offices are very central as so close to 100's of bars and clubs.

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

    • Yes, there was always someting to do.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2014

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