Summer Analyst Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Found it a struggle

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt slightly isolated and left out even though they weren't that much older than me

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor was lovely she was so nice and kind

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

    • I was quite busy but it was never too much

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Didn't feel responsible for much at all

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not particularly useful for degree but will be useful for getting a job

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was exactly as above - dull

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Overly set up well and well organised

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

    • Didn't feel like they made that much of an effort with us quite frankly

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Wasn't offered a job but not sure I would like to work for them either

    2/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Social scene was ok went to the pub with the interns a few times

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Really expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good but once again really expensive

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had a charity event which was good and there was football for the boys

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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