economics and finance student Review

by Mercedes-Benz

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Rating

3.1/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.8
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was great learning about the financial aspects of the company. Working alongside senior members ment that I could learn so much about the company and finance in general.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt greatly valued. I was treated like someone that is going to get into the company after he graduates. I got loads of things explained and managed to ask many questions without feeling non-intell

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I got helped by the person taking care of me through the whole time. He would guide me through any questions or problems I encountered.

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

    • Not so much the skills but more the information as i was able to see how a day working in the financial sector of the company was

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Information given was random

    2/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The time invested on me was great i would spend about 3 to 4 hours everyday with one person just seeing what they did and how they did it

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It was easy to see how life there would be however i imagine i would have to stay there for longer to realise what its really like.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • wasnt long enough

    2/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • the insight was great

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • the experience was worth it even it was unpaid

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • not really

    2/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • i didnt have time to get involved with this

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • they met at bars, restaurants etc

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • definetly its a great experience for anyone trying to find out about a new sector.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

International

November 2013

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