Placement Year Review at BlackRock

The Role

Role Description

Carring out in depth competitor and market research whilst acting in a sales support capacity servicing the sales teams.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at BlackRock, the work was diverse and interesting, and the atmosphere around the office was superb.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given a lot of responsibility to go away and complete tasks/projects on my own.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My line manager was fantastic during my time at BlackRock and after leaving BlackRock. Any training or additional information that I needed was provided to me.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

At certain times of the month I was border line 'too busy' but at the same time this is what made the job enjoyable because it meant that I was never bored.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Given lots of responsibility from day 1 which was great because it instantly made me feel like the company had confidence in me and my abilities.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The skills that I have learned and knowledge that I have gained will be instrumental in later years because they are all so transferable.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The atmosphere was fantastic in the office, it was a great team to work for.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was the first 12 month internship to take place at BlackRock so there were a couple of teething problems but these have now all been sorted out.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was given great training throughout my time with the company.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had a fantastic time at BlackRock and would love to return on the graduate programme.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There were numerous nights out throughout the year that were great in helping to get to know the team.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Expensive for a university student.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The nightlife was good, but very different to that of university nightlife.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were a couple of charity events that you could get involved with and numerous sports teams that you could join.

Review 53/55 for BlackRock

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