Summer Analyst - Client Businesses Retail Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very good insights and great insertion

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

    • I was often asked for my opinion and advice

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

    • I was assigned a mentor and a buddy to whom I coud anytime ask anything

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

    • Cyclical but in general quite busy

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

    • Increasingly

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

    • Understanding of product construction and financial market structure that are not (or differently)aught in school

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere. Everyone in a good mood, good working ethics, proud to work for this employer, no egos, everyone open minded.

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

    • Very well organised by this local office and HQ + always available to discuss anything

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

    • They invested a lot in me and this was a very good feeling, as you feel that your presence and work is valued.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing !

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good cohesion!

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2015

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