Summer Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Really valuable experience - would highly recommend it for anyone thinking of going into banking or looking to find out more about the industry

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

    • Everyone was welcoming and I received credit for work well done

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

    • Generally supportive and forthcoming with guidance when asked

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

    • Mostly quite busy, although there were a few quiet days as was typical for the summer

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

    • Reasonable amount of responsibility

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

    • The learning curve can be quite steep at the beginning, but I felt like I had gained a lot by the end of the internship

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Pleasant, although there was some stress as was to be expected

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • Intensive one-week training covering all the basics

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Received an offer! Rothschild would be a great place to work - the training is excellent, and although you have to be realisitic about the working hours the lifestyle is probably better than at other places in the industry

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was quite sociable although often too busy to properly socialise

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

    • Expensive, as it was in the City

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

    • Tends to be quiet at night and on weekends

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

    • A few social events

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2013

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