Spring Intern Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • The Explore Programme was a 4 day insight into the Nomura's 3 divisions. Due to Covid-19, the programme was all online and consisted of interactive sessions about what the different divisions consist of, carrying out presentations ourselves, networking sessions and also soft-skills training.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • We had the opportunity to develop soft skills like public speaking and presenting but also developed some Excel skills.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was very informative as I wasn't entirely sure what roles there were within the different divisions and also talking with analysts was beneficial to gain more understanding on this too.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Everyone I had the opportunity to interact with were very friendly and helpful in answering any questions I had.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight, mostly because of how interactive all the sessions were and how friendly everyone was.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Nomura
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nomura
  • Research the Firm, look at the news surrounding Finance and Nomura specifically prior to your application and be authentic in the interviews.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2021


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