Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the internship immensely. It was an eye opening experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued because they gave me work which mattered and that was helpful.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor/manager gave me a lot of support and guidance. Every two or three days we would have a catch up session on my work and how I was doing in general.

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

    • Normal working hours of 9-5pm. Sometimes I stayed slightly later if there was urgent work.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair amount of responsibility in current projects by the team.

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

    • It will assist me in the sense that I now have more real world and practical experience in the finance industry which will add value to my career planning.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was peaceful and professional.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was extremely organised with training and review sessions provided very regularly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company provided extensive training and the staff were very willing to spend time outside of the stipulated hours to chat with interns.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing because the company is large and has diverse roles.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was fairly jovial.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Typical central London prices.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Typical London office nightlife.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes. The HR regularly organized socials.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

London

August 2015

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