Spring Explore Programme Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Very fastpaced, in a dynamic environment. We had days full of presentations, cases...

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everything was organized and scheduled so that we got to do the most of our spring week. We were overwhelmed with information and our days were very much filled.

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

    • We were hosted by a great RH Team, guided, never felt alone or lost. They all knowed our names which was very impressive as we were 40.

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

    • A lot of insight of the different divisions of the bank, but also a lot of information on the real job you have to daily do.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured, everything was scheduled and we had 5 to 7 activities everyday.

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

    • Good inside of the bank, maybe less outside as we didn't have any planified events on the night.

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

    • Learned me so much about the real jobs of the investment bankers.

    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?

    • We had speednetworking sessions, therefore we really got to ask questions to current employees and graduates.

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

    • very well, all the employees were very open discussing what pushed them staying in the company and pushed them going there in the first place.

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

    • Amazing, you were pushed to already decided which divisions you would like to go in. Or even if you want to be in a bank.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed the place only

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

    • Yes, networking lunch everyday, speednetworking also, as well as networking drinks.

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

    • Very nice, with open to discussion employees

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

    • A little in presentations

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes a lot, very enriching

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2018

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