Assistant Financial Analyst Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • An exciting environment with a huge level of support and activities beyond regular duties!

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

    • I was inexperienced, but as time went on and I developed new skills, I gradually became more confident in the work I was doing. This meant that I became more useful to the company and was completing some tasks a normal Analyst would be doing as part of their everyday role

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

    • An amazing support network with people always willing to help.

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

    • Most days I was busy, however there were some 'quiet days', however overall I was kept very busy.

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

    • Was given the opportunity to set up files that would be used by huge number of teams.

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

    • Everything I have learned at Marks and Spencer, will be kept with me and will be used in my degree studies!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were friendly and relaxed and chatty! A nice atmosphere to work in.

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

    • Work was prepared for me in advance. I was set up with tasks immediately!

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

    • So much effort was put in to developing my skills. I loved my time there and would most certainly recommend it to anyone wanting an organisation where people will endeavour to develop and train you and improve your skills

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

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

    • Would like to go back! But we shall see!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern in my department

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home

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

    • Did not experience it

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes I was offered a variety of opportunities to get out of the office!

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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