Internship Review at BlackRock

The Role

Role Description

Daily duties included work on databases, performing data requests and assisting users with the more complex issues they had with the software package the companies uses.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some tasks were rather menial but in general I would learn more about the business and the job each day and there were a large variety of tasks involved in the role.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The longer the internship went on the more valued I felt.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There was always someone at hand to help should you need it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The nature of the job meant some days were extremely busy and some were quiet.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Enough responsibility to feel valued and that the work being done was of significant help.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The skills I have developed are useful but won't necessarily assist me with my studies.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Friendly and on the whole a good atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Initial training tapered off due to the team getting busier.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There was a strong emphasis on developing new skills and learning more about the business and the industry in general.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Job prospects look good.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There were few interns in the office however some of us did interact throughout the placement.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Edinburgh is quite an expensive city to live in.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are lots of bars and clubs nearby.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

5-a-side football

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Working for Blackrock gave me a great insight into how the asset management industry works and is highly recommended.

Review 47/55 for BlackRock

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