Summer Equity Research Associate Review

by Fidelity International

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given several companies to analyse, which involves, primarily, looking through company reports and building models.

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

    • Obviously nobody's going to invest on your say so, but people do take you seriously and I didn't feel marginalized.

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

    • Support was great. You have a 'Director of Research' - who has 20+ years of investing experience - as your supervisor. He was available (and willing) to answer questions pretty much all the time.

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

    • No one is looking over your shoulder and how much work you do is pretty much up to you. I worked roughly 8:00 - 8:00 and 5 out of 8 weekends.

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

    • In terms of getting on with the job, almost 100% - you can do the job in any way you like so long as you deliver results. It's unlikely that anyone would invest on your advice. but then that's to be expected.

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

    • It is super experience for doing the job full-time. It is relevant to my course in any way.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • I don't have anything to compare it with, but there was plenty of chit-chat to break up the work.

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

    • Exceptionally well organised.

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

    • The company invested an enormous amount of time in all the interns. There were three days of external training in the first week and internal training throughout.

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

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

    • Received a job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • HR organised several drinks events which were nice. Outside of that we often had lunch together.

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

    • London prices

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great if you want it.

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

    • Not that I saw.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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