Finance Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my summer here - my colleagues were very friendly and I felt adequately challenged by my work.

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

    • I got on really well with my team and they said I had helped out a lot.

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

    • I felt very supported when I had difficulties and knew I could approach my manager or colleagues if I had problems.

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

    • There were times I was very busy but this was common among the whole team. I preferred having work to do rather than having nothing.

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

    • I was given tasks that were typical of a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant so I felt I was given plenty of responsibility.

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

    • I built on my Excel and communication skills, which may help in my degree studies, but the majority of what I learnt will be incredibly helpful in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good mix of friendly chat and people working hard.

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

    • Much more organised than last year but I think more communication was needed between my team and HR as my team was told I wouldn't be around much the first week due to training sessions but these were only typically 1-2 hours a day and were spread out across the internship scheme.

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

    • There are lots of learning sessions in the auditorium for all staff, ranging from fund awareness sessions to business strategy updates to personal wellbeing sessions. There was also a personality test for the interns where someone from HR discussed the results and things to work on with you.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've applied for the Finance Graduate Scheme but unlike the other graduate schemes (and as it is new), decisions won't be made until next year.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were social events organised by HR for all the interns and some interns did organise other social events. The Finance interns went out for dinner the last week we were all together.

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

    • While it wasn't cheap, it is London and the bars weren't that bad. The salary takes into account the living expenses so it is reasonable.

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

    • Lots of bars nearby and close to different tube stations to go to other clubs in London.

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

    • Lots of events such as food walking tours, ghost tours, O2 ballots, 5 a side, softball tournaments and so on.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

October 2014

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