Insight day Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thought it was a fantastic overview / insight as to what goes on at M&G prudential. The speakers- especially the panel at the begininning of the day- gave good tips and tricks for the application process. The trading game was also a fantastic experience, far more engaging than other insight days I have been on.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • As this was an insight day, I didnt take much notice as to how valuable I felt. That being said, the structure of the day was crammed, though in this case that was a good thing as it's best to pack in everything possible to take the most out the day.

    3/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Again, this question doesnt really apply because it was only an insight day however in terms of support, the networking throught the day- especially lunch- was very helpful. I though everyone was very friendly and genuinly happy to help with any questions I had. Also day was laid out well.

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The main event of the day was the trading game, which ran four exercises throughout and was a good opportunity to test our skills. I thought it was fairly straightforward and useful. In terms of assisting in my degree studies, it did not help a huge amount however the networking was good for application tips.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The structure of the insight day was crammed however as mentioned earlier this was a very good thing. I thought everything went on for the right amount of time, although potentially the panel could have shortened their presentation in order to answer more questions as there were some unanswered ones at the end.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosophere was fantastic; everyone who came for the insight day was realy to network and chat. The four trading exercises throughout the day brought everyone closer and loosened it up. Furthermore the speakers were all themselves and not corporate robots, which i actually expected, so it was refreshing.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • as this was only an insight day I did not expect the company to huugely invest their time in me, therefore this quesiton is somewhat irrelevant. However, the trading exercises albeit straightforward, assisted me in my training of market trends and what to avoid / look for in a company.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • I believed , to some extent, the speakers and employees at M&G, gave a good presentation as to what day to day life is like at M&G prodential. For example they spoke about their working hours, what is expected and not expected of you, and why M&G is such a good firm to work at.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • This was one standout feature from the insight day; I thought the company culture came through fantastically as a down to earth firm where employees are encouraged to be themselves instead of some corporate robotic soulless drones. The company culture came through very well, and I will encourage it to other people.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The content of the day was useful in helping me decide on my future career path. For example during the day there was a variety of speakers, employees at the company, such as people from Fixed income, Investment director, commercial management graduate, operational risk management and others. There were very useful.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I did not expect to be paid for this as it was just an insight day therefore this question does not apply to my experience at M&G Prudential. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • During the insight day there were plenty of opportunities for networking throughout the day. For example during lunch we all spoke to employees at the company, graduates and former interns who all were very helpful in giving hints and tips as to applying for graduate schemes and internships. . .

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • During the insight day there were plenty of opportunities for networking throughout the day. For example during lunch we all spoke to employees at the company, graduates and former interns who all were very helpful in giving hints and tips as to applying for graduate schemes and internships. . .

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, several of the presentations given in the morning of the insight day focused on adressi ng the work life balance. In these presentations, M&G showed how staff bonding is a real focus, illustrating how employees in your division often go out on team building exercises such as mini golf.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Absolutely, I have already recommended this insight day to several people in first year who are looking at applying for internships next year. Out of all the insight days I have been to, I really appreciated how friendly and 'normal' the employees were; because of this I would definitely recommend to a friend.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics

London

October 2019


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