Intern Review

by AlphaSights

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I had the opportunity to engage with senior level executives only a week into my internship. The responsibility I had at Alphasights I wouldn't have had anywhere else as they put trust in you and your ability.

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

    • Welcomed from day one and felt able to ask question on the desk to my manager at any point

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

    • Weekly catch up sessions were we went over my strengths and weaknesses which mean I was able to fully self-evaluate over the 8 weeks

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

    • Summer internships are usually busy however, Alphasights was an exception. Given the size and growth of the company, there was always a project to work on.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility was the biggest factor of the internship

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

    • Communication skills were developed extensively as I was able to communicate in a team environment and also on the phone to experts

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Young atmosphere with people who are driven

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

    • Very well organised with a week training to make sure we were all up to speed in the industry

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

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

    • Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was able to turn my internship into an offer with the firm

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Its central London, it is what you expect

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2018

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