Spring Insight Programme Review

by Fidelity International

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • 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.
  • We had a series of talks from professionals in each division of the firm to give us an insight into some of the work they do, and got to implement their advice in a series of presentations and pitches.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to evaluate investment opportunities (on a basic level) and developed my presentation and teamwork skills, particularly splitting up our workload to meet a time constraint for our presentation.


  • 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?
  • 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
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was really useful to hear about the potential roles available to get a greater understanding about a potential career in this industry.


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

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 3/5

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

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The culture at the company seemed very positive and Fidelity is definitely the type of environment one would want to work in, and this was apparent just from spending a few days listening to people at the company and seeing the office in person on the final day.


  • 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 really enjoyed the insight as it gave me the opportunity to learn about the firm and its business and to put into practice some of the skills we were taught over the programme. I would definitely like to explore further opportunities at Fidelity as a result of taking part in the insight.


  • 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 Fidelity International
  • 5/5

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


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International
  • Whilst we are taught everything about the firm on the programme, it is definitely worth reading up on the firm before joining, as there is a lot of information to take in over the three days.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2023


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