Fidelity Insight Week Review

by Fidelity International

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really well-setup insight week as it involved us actually completing projects rather than purely listening to company presentations (as other firms)

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

    • Everyone I'd met on the week were really friendly, have most on Facebook.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Staff were along for the ride every step for the way - very eager to help. The group project flowed much better this way.

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

    • Pre-timetabled schedule and this was adhered to. The team tasks were quite draining (if I'm honest!), but enjoyable nonetheless

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

    • Responsibility was available in the way of leading the group project.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Made many mistakes in the week, but these were very valuable to learn from - however, not entirely related to my uni course.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very quite in general, as if people had a lot to be getting on with. Yet working with others for the team activities was enjoyable.

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

    • As mentioned before, well planned and particularly useful for those aspiring to work in the field.

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

    • The projects that we took part in were, in my opinion, very valuable in terms of personal development. I had to defend my views on many occasions and this was great for "thinking on the spot".

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Forwarded to assessment centre for the summer internship

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many were willing to have fun at night in London, so this was a really good aspect of the week

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

    • London prices are higher than other parts of the country

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

    • It was truly Awesome! Many fun nights that week..

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

    • Aside from one real networking event hosted by the firm, not too much of the kind offered during the week

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2012

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