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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed the internship experience at Bloomberg as I was able to learn a lot of new things. I learned a lot about the finance landscape and how different market players work. Further I was able to understand the product portfolio of Bloomberg and the workflow at Bloomberg in Analytics as well as Sales and other departments.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt highly valued by my colleagues. At Bloomberg you are surrounded by smart and open-minded people who are treating each other fair and with respect. Your opinion is valued and you continuously get feedback on what you do. Further the structure of the organization allows for transparent communication across various teams and position-levels.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The support and guidance at Bloomberg has been amazing. During your internship you are being connected different mentors, connectors and multiple managers to make sure you continuously receive the support that you need in anything that you do. Further, management and supervisors give valuable feedback which helps you a lot.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • You were kept busy throughout the entire internship. The internship program is well structured and allows you to experience different sides of the job in Analytics as well as in Sales. Further, there are various projects throughout the internship which are to be worked on in different groups. Overall very good!

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A good amount of responsibility has been given to us interns during the program. We were able to communicate with real clients and were expected to contact clients on a regular basis. Further a lot of tasks and projects were given to us with the expectation to be responsible enough to structure and plan everything ourselves.

    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 have learned a lot about the finance landscape and the different market players. Further, I was able to develop soft skills. The training during the internship covered all the asset classes and taught us how to use the Bloomberg Terminal as well as the other products that Bloomberg is offering.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • 3/5

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

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

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 3/5

  • 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?
  • 3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Sales

London

September 2019


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