Insight Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • - Activities were interactive and interesting. - Enjoyable insight into the roles of different divisions. - Interesting and informative exploration of different divisions with opportunity to ask own questions. - Participation and questions were encouraged. - Staff were welcoming and willing to help.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • - Staff were more than willing to help and take time to answer any questions you had. - We were all encouraged to participate / take a leading role in the activities. - Staff were understanding if you had a query.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • - Networking sessions provided time to ask one on one questions. - Staff gave detailed and well thought answers. - Vast amounts of opportunity to ask questions to a panel. - All divisions were well represented which allowed for a good mixture of career guidance. - Also great guidance on writing a good CV / cover letter.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • - To a large extend. I am now well informed about the different divisions within Nomura which I believe has allowed me to decide on which one I would potentially like to join. - Case study example gave good interview practice which will help with future applications. - CV workshop means I now know what the main characteristics HR look for, also beneficial for future applications. - Presentation has helped me improve research and public speaking skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • - Extremely well structured. No point was there any time with nothing to do. - Events were of a suitable length, making them enjoyable and sustainable. - Activities were well planned so we knew a few other participants before going into group work. - Networking sessions were well timed so we could follow up with questions after to activities.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • - Very welcoming and relaxed, a suitable environment to ask questions. - Members of staff were humble and made time for you. - Friendly - wasn't difficult to talk with other participants.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • - Helped prepare us for future application processes.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • - Detailed activities for respective divisions gave a great insight.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • - More than I thought. Through the ability to ask one on one questions with staff you could see a pattern in work ethic and personalities.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • - Again because activities were so detailed and varied I now have a well informed opinion on all the different divisions.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • 3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • 3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 3/5

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016


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