IST Analytics Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable internship if interested in oil & gas markets. Good exposure to both the trading function and the wider business.

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

    • Everyone is very happy to help you learn, and to offer useful feedback on your work.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was directly involved in my work and offered lots of guidance to help produce the most valuable work for the business.

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

    • Generally, quite busy, but got a little quiet towards the end.

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

    • Spent the internship producing new tools to help the business, but was not directly involved in any trading.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not necessarily at uni, but lessons learnt will be invaluable in the wider world.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy and energetic, but at the same time very welcoming.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Was generally done well, but with a few HR hitches.

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

    • We were given a large amount of training, in computer skills and personal skills. I was also given access to specialized pieces of software.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduate programme looks good, and job prospects beyond that also seem promising. Graduates rolling off the programme never struggle to find jobs.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent social community among interns, school leavers, and graduates, as well as among my team.

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

    • Living & working in central London so not cheap.

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

    • Busy and expensive.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of opportunity, from 5-a-side games and classes at the gym, to organised socials.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2019

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