Summer Intern Review

by Fidelity International

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I received a lot of responsibility and I learned tons and hence I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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

    • THe culture here is just what I was looking for. Friendly but everyone minds their own business.

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

    • At Fidelity you need to solve your own problems or actively try to find someone to help you. People are very helpful but it is noones role to guide you. You need to make the most of the resources available to you.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 8am-7pm. Not much of a lunch break.

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

    • An amazing amount. I was given work just like a permanent member of staff and expected to perform just as well.

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

    • The skills I learned are really valuable and equivalent to a whole new course.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I really liked it. People are very friendly. It's not fun and games though- people here are mature.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was superbly organised

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I really want to work here! It's hard but fingers crossed

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • People here are very friendly and that is he social scene I was looking for.

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

    • We went for drinks and things were paid for so great!

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

    • This is not really a place for nightlife. People are quite mature in that respect

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are some but people are more concentrated on their work here.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

July 2013

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