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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very enjoyable, engaging and insightful work.
Great team, although this appears to vary within the bank.
Considerable support, everyone is keen to help.
Fairly busy, but it varies depending on the department workflow.
Better than expected, worked on live deals.
Strong intro to the skills an Analyst needs.
The Company
Fairly quiet due to heavy workload, but team knew how to have fun when appropriate.
Good, well organised internship scheme with training and desk work.
Considerable exposure and use of analysts time.
Subsidised Canteen
Average due to economic environment.
The Culture
Yes.
Central london is expensive, but cheaper opportunities exist.
The city is great for nightlife, many venues within walking distance.
Some, but the hours of work preented this somewhat.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
July 2012