Portfolio Analytics Spring Intern Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • In terms of what we were able to do, it was limited since it was a spring week but it was a great opportunity to learn about the company and the general atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was really nice.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We had a buddy for the week and a lot of shadowing sessions with graduates so you got to meet them a lot and were able and welcome to ask a lot of questions.

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

    • I learnt about the group in particular and especially the products they offered.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a timetable given to us at the beginning of the week, with a mixture of shadowing and presentations. Some things went overtime but most of the time it went well.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was really friendly!

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

    • Our group project really helped us learn about the firm and develop our research and presentation skills.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Lots of shadowing opportunities.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very flat, and welcoming. Dynamic company.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The variety of shadowing really gave us an indepth insight into what the job entailed and whether I thought I would be suitable for it.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • It was unpaid.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Networking events throughout the week. (3 times plus lunches)

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Always an opportunity to talk to people outside and inside networking sessions.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I didn't ask.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It's really helpful in letting you learn more about the financial sector and deciding what kind of job you would like in the future.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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