Insight Review at Credit Suisse

The Role

Role Description

A one week, insight placement.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Never a boring moment, everything was interesting and relevant.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Only a short placement but everyone was friendly and genuine.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lots of workshop style sessions about topics including CV writing, interview technique and more.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Plenty to do but with built in time for lunch and plenty of networking and getting to know people.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We met employees and were shown around the building. Obviously one cannot expect responsibility on an insight week but we were trusted to navigate the building on our own without escort.

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

Learned a lot about CV writing, interview techniques etc. Made some excellent contacts.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was welcoming and friendly.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everything was sorted out for us, including accomodation.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given a lot of time and presentations by senior people in the firm.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I can't wait for my summer placement there and I'm certainly hoping it leads to graduate employment there.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Two organised networking evenings, one of which was only placement students.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Accomodation was paid for, as were all lunches and several breakfasts. Dinner was expensive if eating out but there were plenty of options to cook your own meals with accomodation including kitchens.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It's London, what more can you ask for?

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Several evening activities were organised for us

Review 182/182 for Credit Suisse

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