Insight Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed the insight very much.

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

    • It was only one afternoon, so we didn't really have a chance to feel valued, but during that time the company looked after us very well.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We had a networking event, could ask HR team questions, we got presentations on different lines of businesses. During goup activities business representatives were always happy to help.

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

    • Got insight into asset management, got to know about basic market trends, how changes on financial markets affect the prices of shares, investment basics, which will definitely be useful when applying to roles related to asset management.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Even in such a short period of time, the company squeezed senior leader presentation, group activities relating to different parts of the business and a networking event. Everything ran smoothly.

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

    • Very good atmosphere, friendly attendees, helpful and approachable employees.

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

    • Employees devoted their time to prepare the event, netowork, organise activitites to pass on as much information as possible

    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?

    • During activities organised by different departments we had snapshots of analysts' daily tasks.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Excellence in what the company does, focus on client, but also openness,

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I got to know about different opportunities available for students at BlackRock.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • No, but it was just one day event.

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

    • Yes, many business representatives came down to meet attendees and were keen on answering questions

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Drinks and snacks provided, limited time

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Women's network

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

    • I would definitely recommend this event to a friend, especially if they think about pursuing a career in financial services. It was a useful and enjoyable day.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2015

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