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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • -work varied from day to day, but the basics were obviously the same; -once you mastered those, the rest comes naturally

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • -extremely supportive colleagues -happy to teach and explain - one of the best parts of the internship

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • -full guidance not only from analysts, but from more senior people as well

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • -busy enough to learn as much as possible

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • -responsability grows as you develop more skills; -they are directly proportionate

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • -high learning curve -background in economics and finance helpful, but not necessary

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • -quite a nice atmosphere -culture sustained by the people

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • -very well organised from the beginning of the internship -work well arranged to fit my learning desire

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • -1 week of training at the beginning of the internship

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • -quite appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • -good and relaxed; -a good place to learn

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • -medium - high

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • -havent tried it

    2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • -yes

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2015


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