Summer Financial Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very good culture, great events, met some interesting people and friends, meaningful and important work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Always felt a part of the team, sat in on meetings, fantastic experience.

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

    • I was given excellent support and guidance on what I was doing right and in some cases wrong, regular meetings with my manager in terms of performance appraisal, I was also assigned a buddy.

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

    • Some days I had a lot of work to do, some days I didnt - but you can control the pace of the project you are given. Always work available to do.

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

    • Had lots of responsibility - could get in contact with anyone I wanted in regards to my project, could lead the project down the path I wanted and suggest new ideas.

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

    • Has proven extremely beneficial not really in my degree studies but the importance of certain industry qualifications, networking skills, how global organisations work and how to interact within a business environment

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Amazing. People were really friendly, approachable, laid back and allowed you to work at your own pace. Always opportunities to chat and always birthday celebrations!

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

    • Very good overall, my project was very interesting and there were always events occuring.

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

    • We had a week of inductions into the firm and its services. As it was a 10-week internship there wasn't much investment in my development obviously.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, many opportunities to work abroad in your later career and rotations around the business is strongly encouraged.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great mix of organised social events and those set up by other students. Overall, the social experience with my fellow students was very good indeed.

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

    • Its London so it is expensive but you are rewarded well so not much of a big issue.

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

    • London again, so always the opportunity to go for drinks after work in and around the area.

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

    • Yes, volunteering days and team bonding sessions within the office.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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