Commercial Management Internship Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It has been an amazing experience. They provide you with so many opportunities to experience the asset management industry. I've been taken to roadshows and numerous meetings. I've taken part in conference calls and worked on various tasks.

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

    • Honestly the best working environment I've ever been in. My colleagues have been very friendly and have been patient whenever something needed to be explained to me.

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

    • Everyday my managers checked to see if I was happy with the task I'd been set and if I wanted any further responsibility. They even allowed me to tag along to some high level meetings.

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

    • The workload was good but never stressful. Realistic deadlines were set and efficient processes were in place to ensure the punctual delivery of tasks.

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

    • I've met and liaised with clients, engaged in meetings, created projects (which would be used), suggested new ideas to my managers.

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

    • Not only have I learned the intricacies of the asset management industry (front and back offices operations), I've also gained some knowledge that will definitely help with one of my final year modules at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • An efficient environment where everything seemed to get done, however, it never seemed stressful or rushed. If a person passed your desk, they'd always say hello.

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

    • Before I started my placement I was asked which area I would like to work in. After that I was sent a plan of how my weeks would be laid out. I was place on 4 rotations over the course of 8 weeks and each rotation started and ended seamlessly.

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

    • Not only did my managers dedicate time every week to discuss my personal development, they also enrolled me on several internal courses.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • My managers have been pleased with my performance so far, so fingers crossed.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns had a social get-together which gave us an opportunity to all meet. We occasionally meet for lunch and have met after work on some occasions.

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

    • Central London is pretty expensive with lunch costing around £5.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Originally being from London, I have a good idea of the fun night spots around

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

    • There are weekly football matches and there was a korfball tournament at the beginning of the year.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Customer Service, Financial Management, Marketing, Sales

London

August 2012

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