Internship Review at Credit Suisse

The Role

Role Description

To implement an application for front-office users in Equities IT over the 10 week internship.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well structured internship, with stimulating work

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very valued, spoke to line manager on a daily basis as well as other employees

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

10/10... Credit Suisse had an internal network of useful contacts always willing to help

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very busy, since the internship was to build a real application within 10 weeks

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Alot, since the project was required for the business

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Computer Science skills (e.g. coding) will be invariably used in the future

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was very friendly, but worked hard

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Was given an overall target, as well as mini weekly targets

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Online resources as well as internal lectures

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Strong financial company for the foreseeable future

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone worked hard, but played hard

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Living in London was inevitably expensive, but worth it for the wide array of options to do

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

In and around the heart of London

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes, can play almost every sport as well as do charity work

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?

Treat interns very well

Review 182/182 for Credit Suisse

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