Sales & Analytics Intern Review

by Bloomberg

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • 4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • It doesn't matter whether it's a very senior manager or new-hire, everyone sits at normal desks with no walls or offices and you are actively encouraged to talk and network with everyone since people are very open.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The first few weeks are very intensive training and then you are expected to work things out for yourself. Whilst you are given a general outline on your weekly targets, you aren't being spoon0fed and have to think for yourself to win the regular competitions.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Everyday I had something different to do, often on the phone to people all over the world or preparing presentations or out of the office on client visits.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • simply put: a lot! In analytics there is less responsibility, but in sales you are your own manager and are responsible for setting up meetings, finding new clients, and ultimately selling.

    5/5

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

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • There is a very open atmosphere and although it is a professional environment, there is always time to chat to colleagues about the football results or get a coffee from the free cafeteria.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very wells structured. The first 3 weeks are time tabled training sessions and the final 7 weeks are a lot more down to you to decide what to do with your time, except for weekly competitions which happen on a Friday. On top of this, there were lots of other things to get involved with such as sports teams, volunteering projects and staff/intern parties.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • To take 3 weeks of a 10 week internship just to train us, I think show's Bloomberg's commitment to invest in their interns.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I had an interview at the end and was offered a job a couple of days later. I start in September 2014.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Most people lived in London, within a close distance of one another so there are always people to socialise with after work or at weekends.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Hard to say as I commuted in, but Central London isn't exactly cheap.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Unsure again since I commuted in, I didn't stay very late very often.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were lots of other things to get involved with such as sports teams - I played football every Wednesday against other companies. There was also a compulsory Volunteering project, which is a good opportunity to get out of the office and help out the local community. Amongst many other parties, Bloomberg hired out the Natural History Museum for an intern party which was amazing.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Sales

London

November 2013


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