Finance Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was very varied, busy, interesting and developmental. Everyone is kind and wants to see and help you develop.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Many times I entered a situation with others thinking I was a normal employee. My work was valued and colleagues always ready to assist in giving tutorials and explaining nuances.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My direct line manager was fantastic! Always ready to help and taking time out of his busy schedule to assist me in every way imaginable. Took a very close interest in organising my development and putting me in things/encouraging me to do things that would do so.

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

    • Quite busy. Shadowing, multiple projects that would last up to a couple of weeks/months, getting sent tasks by the team, using my own initiative to learn different aspects of the busines. Lots of opportunities to get stuck in.

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

    • Total responsibility in regards to self but given tasks and had full responsibility for accomplishing them however I so wished.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A great experience indeed. So much lean red on all aspects of life. Meetings and people interaction galore, a good amount of financial tasks and large amount of shadowing and explanatory meetings.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A buzz of productivity and quite relaxed. Everyone is always ready to offer help.

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

    • Because of the nature of the role, in between two main schemes, it was quite inpressively organised. But certain things were not totally initially clear as to what I would do as part of either scheme. Turns out I had the full benefits of both! My immediate manager was perfect at organising my work.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Own initiative is key here, I had mentoring by all levels when I asked for it. My immiediage manager and the two in line managers above him were all fantastic.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is much room to move around and a good and clear progression system in role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was a very pleasant camadrie amongst the other interns. They were all technical but we all went to lunch together and did extra curricular stuff outside of work.

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

    • The siuth is still relatively expensive compared to elsewhere in the uk.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • In Guildford not great.

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

    • Some but not a ridiculous amount.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Business Management

South East

August 2016

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