Financial Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The culture at Amex is incredible. Everyone (from call centre workers to VPs) is so friendly and always has time for a coffee!

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

    • My team were very friendly and the atmosphere was chatty, yet workable. I never felt shy to ask for help. The atmosphere was still professional (which is why I didn't feel quite "like family"!!)

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

    • Lots of support. I had weekly 1:1 meetings with my manager to see how I was getting on. Plus, we'd chat throughout the day so they knew how I was getting on.

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

    • Busy, but not too busy! I could handle it!

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

    • I was given real analyst level work to do and I felt like my opinions mattered.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • We had a presentation workshop which has taught me how to present; skills I will take forward with me. I've learnt how to network with senior staff members.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were so friendly and asked about your family and actually remembered details about your life. This was more than small talk!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Excellent. I never felt like I didn't know where I was going/doing, yet I was always treated like an adult and never patronised or spoon fed.

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

    • Important people took time out to sit with me 1:1 to make sure I understood my project.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • It would be an absolute blessing to be offered a chance to return to Amex, but you have to be realistic and it will depend if there are analyst roles available.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing! We had weekly socials, including london eye & dinner at the oxo tower, going to a west end show and having a pizza making class.

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

    • Living in Brighton, there was a huge range of cost of living, but I had a comfortable flat (shared with another amex intern) for reasonable rent. There are good deals for dinner in the local area.

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

    • Being close to the seafront meant we were close to alot of clubs and bars!

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

    • Because we had so many socials amongst the interns, we became great friends and made our own facebook group and made our own weekly events!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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