Investment Risk Intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The role, although not perfect as my long term career aim, certianly challenged me and guided my future decisions.

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

    • I was always asked for opinion and allowed to voice my concerns/recommendations for my projects.

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

    • I had constant reviews with managers and was

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

    • Somtimes, there were lulls in work when managers were off on summer vacations but generally I always had some productive work to do

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

    • My projects were valuable to the team and are now implemented into their systems.

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

    • I have developed a huge rnage of skills from new theory to computer programming. A very helpful experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • By nature of my work, a lot of computer time was required which meant interaction with all team members only happened at lunches or out-of-office arrangements.

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

    • The logistics and projects were well organised, but a little more guidance in terms of future graduate roles and netwoking opportunities would have been helpful to discover more of the organisation.

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

    • I was given help and personal training as and when I needed it to do all the projects that were set.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate roles are certainly comething I will apply for,

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns met up regularly and helped one another in work and Edinburgh living.

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

    • Some bars are expensive but general living is perfectly reasonable

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots to do on generally every night.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The Edinburgh Fringe provided lots to do as a team during the final month.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

Scotland

August 2013

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