Portfolio Management Intern Review

by Man Group

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Involved "real work", work that had a business need and wasn't merely to keep the intern quiet.

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

    • Accepted into the team as a colleague and encouraged to learn about the efforts of the team as a whole.

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

    • Guidance and supervision provided gave an appropriate degree of autonomy whilst ensuring progress was kept on track.

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

    • Sensible working hours (08:30 to 18:00) but kept busy throughout.

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

    • Given control over a self-contained research project and reported to a senior analyst.

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

    • Intend to embark on a PhD in the same area.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was supportive, professional and friendly and provided an enjoyable environment to work within.

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

    • A self-contained research project with weekly review meetings.

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

    • Encouraged to take training courses wherever necessary/possible.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • A very good organisation to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Active clubs/societies to suit all tastes.

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

    • Easy commute from East London.

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

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

    • Clubs/societies to suit all tastes.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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