Financial Software Developer Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Awesome environment and atmosphere.

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

    • Everyone I worked with was helpful and friendly.

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

    • As an intern, my guidance was coming mostly from my mentor and he was always there to help me. I also learnt a lot from him on the company's culture

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

    • You work around 10 hours a day and stay after working hours as well, but nobody is pushing you to do it, you just feel that way. So it was busy, but was worth it.

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

    • I started my project from scratch basically and it was a large and essential project, so I feel I was given a lot of responsibility, which actually improved my experience in the company even more.

    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 am a C++ person and since the main language they work on is that, I can say it was a great training for me. Also I learnt a lot about front end/UI, as I haven't done that much before, and also understood more about general software architecture organisation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was something new and exciting every day and you could see that people there have fun time, and also participate in many society-oriented charities and events.

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

    • We had events every week, both within R&D - to learn more about what different departments do - and among all interns - to create network of friends among future colleagues.

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

    • We had a week and half of full-time training, which was really intensive and studied technologies that both applied in company only or everywhere. Most internships don't have training programs, so I could say that the company has invested in me a lot.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Talking to people in the company and learning about how others have developed there, as long as you work hard, the firm provides great and fast career development.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social gathering in week days and weekends were constant, had a great with my colleagues

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

    • Well it's London - so cost of living is very high, but the salary is more than average so it is enough. As for socialising - I don't think there is a thing you can't do in London

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

    • The company is positioned in the business area of the city, but just around it is full of people during the night

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

    • Yes - charities and sport clubs

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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