Investments Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Really great day. presentations and Q&A with all different departments and level professionals. The panel with the graduates was fascinating and encouraging. Allowing a network session also benefited me immensely.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very much a focus and everybody was taking their valuable time to give us insight.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Many in depth explanations were provided.

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

    • Very much helped to tie everything in together. It also motivated me further to specialise my efforts in investments.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well. There was no time wasted and the itinerary was varied.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere was very welcoming, you felt as though they wanted to help you in any way they could and answered questions thoughtfully with added personal advise - hugely appreciated.

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

    • N/A

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • By speaking one to one with the employees i developed a very accurate picture of their daily life. Which consequently really appealed to me.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • This was a huge emphasis through the day, it was clear that BlackRock employees are dedicated to the firm and their clients and will work healthily as a team to achieve the best outcomes.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very much so, the personal interactions and presentations throughout the day further motivated me to become an investment manager.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • yes, outlined above.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • ample professionals from different departments gathered in an accommodating setting, it excelled my expectations.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • no.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • definitely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

Scotland

March 2015

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