Investment Summer Intern Review

by M&G plc

Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed, it was above expectations. Despite the fact that internship was virtual, I learned a lot, did tangible work, and had I chance to interact with my colleagues. Everything was very well organized in advance. I liked the work that I was doing because it involved a direct application of my knowledge in practice.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel as part of the team. They were very open and helpful. I always received feedback on the work that I was doing. I was given responsibility from the very beginning.

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

    • My manager was calling me everyday to check-in and ask if I have some questions or problems. He gave me some responsibility and freedom but at the same guided me. However, he did not always have time to have proper conversations with me and thoroughly check the work that I have done.

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

    • I was usually busy from 8 until 7, which I think was very good. Last week was a bit more relaxed because I completed almost all of my projects by that time

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility. There was a project that I completed from scratch on my own, receiving only some guidance in the beginning. I had a chance to decide how I will do the project and which resources I will use.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I improved my understanding of financial markets and investment, Excel and Power BI skills. Due to the presentations I attended, now I know how asset management companies are structured and what employees are doing during the day. It was a very valuable experience which will help me further in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Did not visit the office unfortunately but even virtually everyone was very friendly to me. However, I cannot deny the fact that I would have learned even more if I went to the office.

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

    • Everything was very well organized. Some planned events did not take place but they were not of great importance.

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

    • we had lots of training options available, and the HR did their best to improve our team-working skills.

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

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

    • very appealing. they give us a chance to be selected for the graduate scheme, which consists of 3 6-months rotations.

    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?

    • does not apply to me, as I had a virtual internship

    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?

    • does not apply to me, as I had a virtual internship

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2020

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