Intern Associate Review

by Fidelity International

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The job is fantastic, hard work on your own and lots of targets, but you're your own boss and get the resonsibility of planning where you work each day and how to achieve your goals.

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

    • I could always ring them up for help and advice if I was stuck on anything

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

    • Manager came out on journeys to check on my progress every few weeks

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

    • Definitely kept busy. At the start of the year it was quite slow, but once jobs start coming in the time flew in

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

    • Lots of responsibility to plan your own calls and priorities and help other colleagues

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

    • Definitely learnt a lot about myself and areas that I need to improve on.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was always busy. Managers encourages you to talk to others - a very network orientated company.

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

    • Some aspects are well organised. Communication can be quite a problem with some managers and this leads to poor organising. Depends on your manager really..

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

    • A huge focus on development allowed me to attend training courses.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Some jobs are availiable- offer graduate jobs every year. Progression through the company can be quite fast!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • You are left to bond with the students and are not pushed by the company. We were a close group of students.

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

    • In between really as I went out with collegues who were on a higher salary therefore went to more expensive places, but all in all ok.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of pubs and clubs you can got to. but you need to manage your allowance pretty well.

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

    • Some emails inviting you to come and watch football matches, cricket etc. Depends on your department, lots of pub visits/restaurants. Company parties are excellent- free food and drink all night

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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