Business Management Intern Review

by Fidelity International

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I was placed in a team with very friendly people, and found the work both interesting and enjoyable.

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

    • Through the work I was given, I was able to complete a project that had genuine value to the business.

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

    • Whenever I needed assistance colleagues/managers were always happy to help. Otherwise I was given the independence to work on my own.

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

    • It varied, some days very busy - other days it was more quiet.

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

    • The responsibility to carry out my projects was quite a large one.

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

    • I had already finished my studies when I started at Fidelity, it certainly helped with my introduction into the working world.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, everyone was approachable.

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

    • Very well organised both within our teams and after work socials.

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

    • We went through a lot of training in just 8 weeks.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. We often met up after work etc.

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

    • Living in central London is always going to be expensive. But you learn how to avoid spending too much.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good.

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

    • Not too many as far as I was aware. I think there is an opportunity to start after work sports nights etc.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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