Placement Review at BlackRock

The Role

Role Description

We support both London and Emea offices for any software and sometimes hardware related issues/requests Clients may have. Intially a problem is logged by the HelpDesk then escalated to my team where we troubleshoot the problem. If the issue cannot be resolved, it is then escalated to an the approriate team.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I enjoyed being taken onboard as a professional even though I was carrying an 'intern' title. I carried out the same taskings as official members of staff.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

People are very warm and welcoming and this was consistent throughout my placement.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Regular one-2-one meetings were held to allow me to voice any queries/concerns that I may of had.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

The role in itself can be quite demanded as you have to prioritise between what's important and what's urgent.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was given a fair, balanced amount of responsibility as any other permenant member on the team which help me grow pass my learning curve and obtain a vast amount of life-time skills.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The skills aquired are both skills which I can adapt to both working life and student life.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

On a regular basis, you often had to liaise with team members. This helped with forming relationships with other colleagues.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The organisation had ordered steps which coincide with my level of progress to help me gradually advance to a level where I was comfortable to carry out tasks independently.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Within the regular one-2-one meetings, my Manager regularly ensured that I was concious of the available job roles and what I may be interested in within the Technology Field.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My chances of getting a job would be of a better advantage than if I never had a placement with BlackRock. Even thoug ha job is not garanteed when you leave the placement, I've no doubt that I would be considered if I were to re-apply.

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

I commuted from home therefor ethere were no living costs involved. City is an expensive area, therefore socialising can be a bit costly depending on where you go.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There is a nightlife as there are many offices around therefore there are many restaurants, bars and clubs which are accessible.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There were a few opportunities which I was exposed to, but sometimes hard to commit to because of the demands of the job role and a clash of schedules.

Review 6/53 for BlackRock

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