Summer Analyst Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Rothschild provided a highly stimulating environment with great amenities and support structures.

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

    • Value-add came from performance - the more you impress on the little things the more you become valued.

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

    • There was a very flat structure which meant one could be given work by their director directly.

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

    • It all depended on the day, some days you would finish early at 10.30 or otherwise you could work through the night!

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • By the end of the internship there was greater trust and ability to act as an analyst on pitch books.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I now have a greater focus on detail which should provide useful in my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very fun and light atmosphere!

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

    • Very well organised - perhaps better if we could see other teams.

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

    • Yes we had an excellent week of training but the rest you learn on the job!

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes because the intern class was around 20 everyone bonded!

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

    • Expensive as London

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • When we had a chance it was great as per

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

    • Little.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2013

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