Corporate Finance Executive Review

by RSM

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Really enjoyable work placement, with the opportunity to get involved in some high profile client facing work.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Received positive recognition and feedback from other team members, during feedback sessions and more informally.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • On-the-job training and development largely, there was the opportunity to always ask questions when required.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Satisfactory levels of work, which could be wide ranging in how stimulating and time consuming it was.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Extensive knowledge of particular industries and sectors meant the opportunity to take on significant levels of responsibility was possible.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Gained a number of transferable skills that are applicable to jobs across a number of different fields.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Decent level of 'banter' within the team, made going to work a more enjoyable experience.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • First intern in the particular dept. so not the most organised/structured, this wasn't necessarily always a bad thing though.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • On-the-job training and other individuals were always willing to help, but very little structured training.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • No official offer just hints. If a job was wanted with the organisation I couldn't imagine it being a particularly difficult process given the experience within the company and relationships established.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • N/A - no other interns in my office.

    3/5

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

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Could be better, but wasn't terrible.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Activities organised throughout the year for staff from different offices to attend.

    4/5

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London

September 2013


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