Corporate Finance Analyst Review

by RSM

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement was very enjoyable, the culture was good and the work was interesting.

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

    • The colleagues were very nice and also sociable, drinks on Friday's were common.

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

    • My manager was very approachable.

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

    • Really depended, some days I was busy all day including over lunch, other days I had enough time to browse news websites etc.

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

    • A reasonable amount.

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

    • Learnt in depth financial analysis skills, which have been useful in other work placements and in my relevant accountancy modules at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere, people were generally very helpful and approachable, including partners when they were not too busy!

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

    • Many of the tasks were ad hoc, so lacked structure but this is just part of the role.

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

    • Most of the training was on the job.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Pretty good, there is scope to join the organisation after your placement or internship if you impress.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular drinks and lunches: a very sociable atmosphere

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

    • It was in the City of London, so not that cheap, but nevertheless a few well priced pubs as well as fancy bars!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bars, mostly busy during the week, particularly on Thursday's and Friday's.

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

    • Not really.

    1/5
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London

November 2013

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