Junior Associate Review

by AlphaSights

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I greatly enjoyed my placement.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues and senior management.

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

    • I was given plenty of pastoral support through catch-ups twice a week.

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

    • I never had a boring day! I was extremely busy but it was very manageable - the perfect balance.

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

    • I was given incredible autonomy and responsibility over my work.

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

    • I would say I developed a number of transferable soft skills (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative problems solving teamwork, time management) which I can directly apply to both my degree and future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy, high-energy, fun, young, dynamic.

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

    • It was very well organised, enabling more and responsibility throughout my tenure.

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

    • I believe the firm invested in me the same way they would invest in a Graduate Associate.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I would be keen to return as I like the development path.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone is very friendly and keen to go for lunches!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is very expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • So much to do!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there are plenty of sporting events, as well as company-wide and team events occurring at least monthly.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Business Management, Market Research

London

November 2018

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