Commercial Management Scheme Summer Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the eight weeks I spent on my summer internship working in Product Development at M&G. The atmosphere was notably relaxed for the finance world, and the work itself was interesting.

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

    • My team we very welcoming, and I was very sad to leave. As M&G have a strong graduate scheme you are treated like a graduate, rather than a work experience student, which makes a big difference.

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

    • I had weekly catch ups with my manager who went through anything I was having difficulties with, and gave my direction for outstanding tasks.

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

    • I seemed to oscillate between not having much to do, and having an awful lot to do. The latter was much more enjoyable! My department had a lot of meetings though, which keeps you occupied,

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given an individual project that I had complete responsibility for, and got the opportunity to present my findings, analysis and advice to large meetings. The responsibility was daunting at first!

    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 started the internship not knowing anything about finance, and now I feel prepared to star a career in the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My floor was quite lively, but hardworking. The investment floors seemed a little quieter.

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

    • There was a little confusion over some aspects (e.g. Introductions to the company and potential future prospects as an intern) but in principle the placement ran very smoothly.

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

    • M&G are very prepared to invest in their employees. We were given two days training when we arrived, and had weekly lunch meetings to learn what various departments of the business did. I was given the opportunity to shadow a few senior investment employees to understand better that side of the business, and this was encouraged.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Optimistic but we'll have to see! They haven't been very clear about how many job offers they are prepared to make.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out for drinks a few times, but nothing out of the ordinary. That's more abut the interns themselves than the company though!

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • In the City of London, so expensive as expected.

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

    • Lots of bars and pubs in the immediate vicinity, and obviously being in central London, there is lots to do!

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

    • Opportunities weren't thrown at us, but there may have been more than I took notice of!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

London

August 2013

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