Commercial Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • This is the second internship that I completed at M&G Investments and I have entirely confirmed my very positive opinion on the firm.

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

    • One of the nicest thing about M&G is that you will never feel 'the intern', but a valuable employee, adding value to the team, working independently and respected by the team. You always get involved in whatever the team does and people are interested in who you are and where you come from. I can speak generally because, not only due to my last two work experiences, but having spoken to interns from this and the previous year.

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

    • I feel blessed with my manager. She has been such an inspiring figure for me: kind, gentle, sweet but also very assertive. She is a motivator, but gives you independence also allowing you to do your mistakes - which is the best way to learn and gain confidence.

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

    • Fairly busy - as for this internship, I got very important and big projects. As a result, I have worked quite independently being able to organize my work as I reckon.

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

    • Big responsibilities which made me feel a value adding asset to the team. On top of this, I have learnt so much, about the business, about my unit, and made some great contacts because of the project I was given.

    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 would suggest to every student to do relevant work experience as soon as possible while studying. You will go back to your studies thinking what it is useful to learn - rather than study for the exam - for your career. This internship gave me a long-term view on my professional development and it also motivated me to deliver more and more. On the other hand, the experience was great in terms of personal development and especially soft-skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, flat structure, helpful and stimulating

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well structured - I had weekly catch up with my manager and updates on my work.

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

    • It has to be noticed that it is only 8 weeks, it is not a lot that you can do in terms of training in 8 weeks if you also have work to do, a new unit to adapt and many things to learn. Given the above, I am quite happy with the training presentation we received. However, as a Commercial intern, considering that many positions within the commercial will be within or in contact with the front office, I would say that making them a bit more technical would be advisable.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I can see a long-term career within this company and I hope I can develop within it, always being tested by new challenges.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Absolutely - we all got along very well, went out after working hours and enjoyed the summer in London together.

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

    • It's very expensive, but we get a good salary. However, yes, London is very expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The area is surrounded by pubs

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We got a few, good balance with the work, which I have all enjoyed. Maybe a couple more events at night?

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2016

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