Internship Review at Baillie Gifford

The Role

Role Description

Finding, researching and analysing prospective and current companies suitable for the investment portfolios. The information was then put together in a report including finacial analysis and qulitative analysis of the company and the industry, folloed by a presentation to my investment team once every two weeks.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very intersting, diverse and good learning experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always available and very helpful throughout (including head of department).

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given feedback on a regular basis from most of my team members including my head of department.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It varies with some days really busy and some more slow.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As my team are creating a new product I as given full responsibility in analysing the companies I was given. I was the only one in the team knowing about my companies when I was presenting, thus them relying on my work in order to make judgement on whether to invest or not.

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

even if I wouldn't want to work within asset management (which I do) the skills I have gained from these weeks will be useful in every day life to an extent.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Welcoming, firendly and relaxed.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

They always had work ready for me to do.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

If there was anything I wanted to know more of they would take the time to show me. We were also given a brief introduction to accounting and other analysis models which would be useful.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

fairly cheap.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Small town, but ok.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Yes, mainly within sports.

Review 7/14 for Baillie Gifford

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