Summer Intern Review

by Absolute Internship

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The location was great, the office was warm and welcoming, and I learned a lot about the industry as a whole from my job.

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

    • It was a really small office, so I could contribute a lot. I made reports directly to the director, and they created new tasks for me and told me the company progressed a lot while I was there.

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

    • I was working under the CMO, who was really supprotive and great at explaining things, so I could learn quickly and assimilate well.

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

    • It depends on the week, but there were some days i would work overtime from 9-7 and other days where I could just research on my own.

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

    • I was able to do financial overviews and company reports of major companies in the industry, update their company blog with articles, and write descriptions for their new company website. I am also supposed to update the investment template on major fundings, IPOs, and M&As. Finally, I created some industry reports and press releases, contributing to the consultancy firm's data.

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

    • It introduced me to not only the tech industry in Asia but also possible career goals in either management consulting or financial M&As.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very nice and friendly, and there were a couple of young employees who were very welcoming.

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

    • The company was relatively new, and the organization chart of the company was a bit complicated with many subsidiaries, so the organization was a bit messy. However, it was not

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

    • First year they had interns but were really enthusiastic in helping interns develop

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I very much enjoyed my time; however, the company is still in its very early stages and very small in size.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Food is very very cheap and good, and there are many great restaurants and bars in the area that are chic and reasonably priced.

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

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

    • We were invited to a salon party, a hockey match, a match with the Hong Kong Jockey Club,

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

November 2013

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