Internship Review at Mercer

The Role

Role Description

8 weeks within the Investment Consulting Division:
- Produced quarterly reports
- Interacted with investment managers
- Presented to other interns and individuals within the business on an industry specific issue
- Conducted qualitative research on a particular investment topic

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Wide range of experience

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Given a lot of support and responsibility from early on

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good feedback throughout the internship. Well structured

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Sometimes work was thin on the ground

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Involved with real client work almost immediately

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

Not relevant to degree as such, but hopefully a future career

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very social

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Could do with a bit more structure

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Specific presentations for interns

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Great place to start a career

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Interns in London were a good buncg

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

V. expensive

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It's London

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Loads of social and sporting activities

Review 37/59 for Mercer

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