Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the programme.

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

    • Extremely valued. This was particularly the case when working on deals. Furthermore, my team also made a significant effort in getting to know me.

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

    • I sat down with my team leader twice to discuss feedback. I found both sessions to be very helpful and constructive.

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

    • Very busy. However my team was very understanding and supportive in helping me get through the work.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility was handed to me during the programme.

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

    • The skills as well as the attention to detail the internship gave me has helped me enormously with my University work. I also imagine that these skills will be useful and transferable for my next job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere - very cohesive.

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

    • Very well organised. They were lots of social events and company presentations over the course of the programme.

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

    • A lot of time and investment was invested into my personal progress.

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, all the interns got on very well.

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

    • Expensive area, as expected.

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

    • Good restaurants and pubs nearby.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • On a few occasions, interns were invited to play football and other sports with members from the bank.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2017

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