Spring Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I massively enjoyed the Spring Insight Programme, it ticked all the boxes in terms of learning more about working at the firm, getting in-depth insights into the divisions of the business, and getting the opportunity to work shadow.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Very much so, the inclusive culture at the firm in general is welcoming and everybody was happy to help the interns if we needed any help on our group projects etc.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The environment at Rothschild is such that you don't feel reluctant to ask for help if there's something you don't quite understand, and all of the employees we met throughout the business were more than happy to support you in gaining a better understanding - for example when I was shadowing there was much I did not understand but my Analyst made helpful clarifications.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I would not say it is particularly applicable to my degree, although that is because I don't study a finance-related subject and so there is no insight programme which is especially transferable.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Perfectly, activities were efficiently packed within the time schedule to ensure we got to see as much of the business as possible. It all ran extremely smoothly.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was fantastic, the set of interns I was with were great people and I felt that the relatively small intake for the Rothschild Spring Programme allows you to get to know everybody very well. On top of that employees were equally as pleasant and made a very favourable impression on me.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We learnt a lot about areas of the business we had less knowledge on previously so this was definitely useful, but there is only so much you can take from a week, and of course a tour of the Rothschild galleries.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • The work shadowing was the main insight into this I would say, what better way to learn as a first year than by witnessing the work being done.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Very well, put some context into the independent advisory business model that Rothschild uses and you could really see how this is beneficial in client relationships. The bank as a whole was a very collegiate place and finds a nice balance between intensity and friendliness.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very good, the week cemented my pre-existing views but of course this is still incredibly important as there as so many different career options being thrown in your face at University.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • A mass of opportunities, we had lunch with analysts and they were generally available to help us with our group projects when we required them, on top of that we had a networking session with more senior employees which was great.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Good. Both in terms of the chance to socialise as a group of interns with drinks on the first night, and to network with employees.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes. We participated in an afternoon of volunteering at the Wildlife Trust which is something that Rothschild employees have the opportunity to do regularly if they please.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Massively, it was fantastic.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2015


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