Intern in Sales & Trading Review

by Macquarie Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Had a very enjoyable experience, especially helped by the people on my desk.

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

    • Everyone was very inclusive from the start, and made me feel like part of the team from very early on.

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

    • Sat next to very senior people led to amazing support and guidance.

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

    • There always something to do, which was great, but I'm sure I could have worked 24 hours a day with it all!

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

    • From the first week was sending out reports to the office, and was given a project that the desk are currently using.

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

    • Learnt a lot about time management and 'life skills', but also programming which is very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Trading floors are exciting, but Macquarie is very friendly and there was always a buzz.

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

    • Pretty well organised, wasn't really sure which desks people were going to - but I suppose that's to be expected as head count can change!

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

    • Senior managers would want to build up your skills.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Seems like an organisation that's building up, but also very tight on head count.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friendly people who were keen to socialise

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

    • Lived in Claredale house (15 mins from work) and cost £168 a week, which was good value. London is quite expensive to go out in though!

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

    • Bars opposite the office, 10 minutes from Shoreditch.

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

    • Some opportunities, eg football, but didn't notice this much.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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