Intern Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a challenge at times, but I learnt a lot at a fast pace, and it was often very rewarding.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very much so. People in the office treated me like a normal colleague and not as somebody junior to them.

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

    • My bureau chief here was a constant support, giving me opportunities, explaining things and offering feedback.

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

    • Variable, but usually handled a few jobs at once.

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

    • As much as anyone else who is fully-employed at Bloomberg. I fully respect and appreciate that.

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

    • The skills I learnt at Bloomberg are invaluable for the career in journalism that I hope to pursue.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Comraderie - people were happy to help even though they were busy.

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

    • More feedback could have been given centrally (i.e. from HR/training)

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • An intensive training course to start the internship which set us up well.

    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, should one be available.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not so much much in Frankfurt, but definitely in London.

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

    • Standard for Germany, cheap compared to UK.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't really manage to experience it much!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few, like a boat trip down the River Main which was nice.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Journalism & Publishing, PR & Communications

International

September 2014

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