Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed very much attending M&G Investment Insight day. I got the opportunity to speak with employees and former graduates which was very important for me.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • M&G Investment is a very welcoming company. I felt at ease and every employee made efforts to accommodate all their guests as well as providing us best in class presentations from charismatic presenters throughout the day.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Very supportive

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The trading exercises were very valuable and fun. It enabled me to develop my team working skills as I had never met the ladies I was working with. I was able to adapt quickly to this new environment that was rapidly changing and involved making investment decision making based on research.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Welcoming, professional, fun and good overall. Enjoyed it.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The Company invests a lot in its employees to build best in class fellow. They offer the CFA qualification as well as CIM. Once you enroll as a graduate, the company also offers a 5 week training to ensure you built up your knowledge and are equipped to embark on a rewarding career.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • I now have a better idea of what's like to be a full-time employee at M&G Investment. Speaking with employee on their day-to-day job and the software they use enabled me to visualize the type of work I could be doing.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Not only I understand the company's culture, but I was able to see it for myself when interacting with employees. We were also explained how teamwork, intellectual curiosity and ambition are valued at M&G Investment. I can now say that I feel I would perfectly fit with M&G's culture.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very helpful. We were given all the ingredients to succeed the application process. We did 4 trading exercises that prepares you for the Assessment Centre stage of the recruitment process, we were given websites to practices psychometric tests and we also received tips on how to succeed a video interview.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • We were offered snacks, refreshment and lunch. I have not been paid to attend this event and have not received any travel reimbursement.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes, there was a speed networking lunch where I had the opportunity to speak to employees in a relaxed atmosphere. Employees were very helpful and friendly which made it easy to approach them.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very good, relaxed. There were two groups of employees coming from all parts of M&G and from different senior levels. I enjoyed speaking to all of them.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • No, the employees mentioned very good work life balance at M&G, but did not mention events outside of work. I didn't ask much about it as I already knew they sponsor lots of charity events, and they like to cycle.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • yes, I would definitely recommend this event. Come and find out for yourself what you think as no 2 people are the same. It's a good way to see if that's where you want to work.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2017


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