Financial Strategy Group Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Was given exposure to challenging tasks which allowed me to develop market knowledge knowledge and learn new technical skills

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

    • I Was delegated work from a variety of individuals inside and outside of my team, and was integrated into various long term projects

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

    • I was allocated a 'buddy' and a supervisor, which were supportive of my professional and social development within Mercer

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

    • Started off slow for the first few weeks, but quickly picked up when I gained peoples trust and was allocated longer term project based work

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

    • Following the above, responsibility increased throughout the internship as a result of effectively completing previous tasks

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

    • Various computer modelling skills gained will contribute to my practical elements of my degree - Training on the investment consultancy and asset management industries was also provided, which will hopefully contribute towards my dissertation

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working, but friendly. Employees are focused on their job but have assisted/advised me whenever I have requested

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

    • The internship was structured with long term group project and charity fundraising activities, with preliminary training for 2 days. I would have enjoyed some sort of planned event mid-internship for the interns to meet industry professionals and network with other interns.

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

    • 2 days of training was provided at the start, to guide us through basic technical knowledge, and introduce us to the business functions

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

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

    • The graduate job allows you to earn a professional qualification (CFA or actuarial), and offers a generous salary

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns and graduates were friendly and regularly organised events

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

    • Central London doesn't come cheap

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

    • Huge variety of Pubs/Clubs/Bars etc

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

    • Yes, social clubs and events were regularly advertised

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2016

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