Insight day Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed this insight day. I feel it allowed me to learn a great deal about investment management in terms of portfolio management. The talks were extremely interesting where one speaker shared her career path with us, and one who lectured us on the ethics of investment management regarding social, environment and governmental issues. The investment management game was enjoyable, and allowed us a simulation into what the profession entails. We worked in teams of ~10 with a portfolio of companies to choose from, with 'news' updates arriving each round to let us know the changes being made to a company and how it could impact portfolio changes. There was an overall winning group based on who performed best against the benchmark. The networking was really great where you had the chance to meet investment managers who were friendly and shared what they enjoy most about the job. We then got to meet with recent graduates and the HR team who shared with us their journey and tips for the application process.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt valued throughout the insight day.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • They could have been a bit more prompt with regards to letting us know the schedule, but nonetheless the day was very well organized apart from that.

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

    • Allowed me a great insight into the profession.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Extremely well organized apart from the point listed above.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I found it enjoyable to meet with like minded students to learn more about the profession. Staff were friendly and happy to share with us what they enjoy about the profession. The investment management simulation game created a great sense of friendly competition amongst ourselves.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Knowledgeable staff were invited to the insight day to network with us and answer our questions. Speakers were also really informative and interesting to listen to.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Investment simulation game allowed us a look into the profession, and the networking event allowed us to speak to staff to improve our picture of the profession

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A fair deal, this was touched on more in the graduate Q&A session

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Allowed me a great insight into investment management and M&G's global operations.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • N/A

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Plenty during networking lunch and the Q&A sessions with graduates and the recruitment team.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Great, lunch was provided for us with sandwiches, fruit, crisps where we could speak to a variety of employers on the M&G team. This opportunity was also available during the several tea and coffee breaks in the day.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • This wasn't really touched on sadly albeit a bit in one speakers lecture, it would have been nice to hear a bit more.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes I would, it was really informative and I gained an insight into investment management.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

London

November 2017

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