First Foundry Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • It was one of the best placements I have ever had.

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

    • AMEX has a great working environment and everybody makes you feel welcome.

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

    • Suppor was always available.

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

    • Most days were busy however they were full of fun events and useful sessions where I got to know more about the company.

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

    • 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 developed are directly impacting the way I work on University coursework and have been a massive help.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great and I had a lot of fun during the whole placement!

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

    • Organisation level was superb! Also, intern feedback was taken very seriously and the overall experience was great!

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

    • There were many interesting talks/lectures organised on topics s.t., Quantum Computing, Agile.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • The company presented itself very strongly and it looks like a company I would like to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we had many events and socials together and atmosphere was fantastic!

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

    • Costs were reasonable for the location.

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

    • Brighton is a great place for this!

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

October 2017

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