Intern Review

by Schroders

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Yeh I did, though the summers the summer so there was a bit too much time to kill.

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

    • Small department, but they were all great to me. Didn't really venture outside my team on the floor.

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

    • Two-three days training by an outside financial training firm before we began and then lunchtime sessions in later weeks with people from around the business.

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

    • It's the summer and a recession is on, so there wasn't all that much to do. My team were often abroad anyway.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair few things I did went into very major projects for clients, how well my figures and research was checked I really don't know, but if I cocked up I think there'd have been consequences!

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

    • I know so much more about finance and the city then before I started.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet generally, but a good mood and a very strong work vibe. Limited banter!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There training was very useful, regular meetings were arranged between us and staff in various departments. A few nights out and events were arranged- all complimentry. The head of graduate recruitment in HR did a great job.

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

    • Fairly well I'd have thought, though no circulation between departments did limit my ability to see what other departments did.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've been invited back to final stage graduate employment interviews, although I need to decide that its 100% what I want to do, I'm only about 60% sure as it stands versus masters courses and another industry.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots was put on for us, but too few of the interns had lives. I ended up spending more time with my best friend and his fellow interns at Ernst & Young!

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • High, London costs a fortune. Thankfully pay was good.

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

    • Plenty of pubs, too few people to go out with.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty, I played a fair bit of hockey, could have done other sports too.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2008

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