R&D Trade Ideas Intern Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The job I did was really interesting, and I had a lot of fun doing it.

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

    • I was an intern that didn't really worked on the same projects, but I could felt that I was appreciated for what I did

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

    • I could always ask anyone about anything that was a problem to me

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

    • I always had something to do

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

    • I was working on sub-projects, so I wasn't working on the most important things

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

    • I learned a lot of different technologies

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was very friendly, and we could have some fun while working, and staying very serious

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

    • Everything was made to make me feel good

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

    • A lot of courses and conferences happened, and I could get there to learn as well

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I had the opportunity to stay, but I refused for personal reasons (not work-related ones)

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good one, but I arrived way earlier than the others, so it was more difficult for me

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

    • It was okay. The cost of living was quite high compared to where I studied, But the paycheck was enough to me :)

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I haven't been interested in that

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

    • I had a lot of thing planned almost all the time

    3/5
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London

September 2014

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