Student Review

by Fidelity International

Rating

4.4/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.3
  • Your Impressions
    4.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • It consisted of daily lectures and discussions on different branches of the company/finance and economics. Group tasks to create presentations based on the information learnt during the day or to analyse case related case studies. The main topics covered and looked into where Equity, Bonds, and Asset Management


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt a lot about the world of finance, and specifically how investment companies like Fidelity work. In particular, some key networking skills with my peers as well as vital presenting skills.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

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

  • 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
  • 4/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was great to learn about Fidelity, and finally understand how large investment companies work. Also, the subject-specific knowledge was useful in giving the feel of actually working there and having meet complex/tight deadlines


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

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

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

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • It was a nice and friendly atmosphere. I felt supported to ask questions, contribute, and ensure I understood everything that was being put forward.


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

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 3/5

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

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed it a lot! The information I learnt will be useful to understanding my own finances and my future career. As well as the presentation skills which are transferable to all parts of my studies.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 4/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Fidelity International
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Fidelity International to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International
  • Take your time to complete the initial assessments and think through the logic of the questions. Be bold and take your opportunity to contribute when in group activities!


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics, Banking, Financial Management

London

April 2022


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