Summer Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed both the work and social aspects of working at Mercer.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt part of the team and valued by the team throughout my internship.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The employees were really approachable and helpful.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had a good balance of work throughout the internship.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given more responsibility as the internship went on and as I became more confident with the work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have gained useful teamwork and numerical skills, which will benefit me with my degree and future career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Lively atmosphere to work in and the people are very friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was well organised and I was able to get involved with work from the beginning.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given a lot of training throughout the internship, in particular during the first week, for example I received training on excel and numerical calculations.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 0/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out regularly to the bars and restaurants near the office.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was able to play cricket matches against other firms and play rounders with my team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2009

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