Insight day Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • I believe that this insight was very informative, useful and relaxed. That's why I enjoyed quite a lot.

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

    • I felt fairly valued as I could ask any question and would get appropriate response.

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

    • This insight programme was very well instructed and supportive.

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

    • It is not quite relevant to my degree since I am not studying finance related degree. However, the information provided is quite useful for overall understanding of how big investment companies operate.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure was brilliant. We had a lot of interesting lectures with breaks and lunch in-between.

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

    • The general atmosphere was quite focused and professional. However, we had an informal conversation with specialists and recent graduates.

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

    • The company invested quite a lot of time and money into this programme.

    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?

    • It has been explained quite extensively and also we had an opportunity to ask some questions at the networking event.

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

    • It has vastly developed my understanding of the company's culture, core values and global presence.

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

    • Very valuable.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was not paid, and didn't require to reimburse my expenses.

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

    • Yes, there was a networking event.

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

    • It was particularly useful, as you can ask/discuss any aspect of the role.

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

    • Was not informed about that.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in finance related job,

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations

Scotland

March 2015

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