GFA Spring Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Great fun from start to finish, with a wide variety of topics and activities which were stimulating throughout.

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

    • There was a strong family atmosphere, and everyone went out of their way to be friendly.

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

    • A lot of support available throughout, and it was always very easy to ask anyone any questions you had.

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

    • The skills were very helpful, and covered a wide range of areas - not just Finance, but also presentation skills and interview skills to name a couple.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Extremely well organised. The timetable was filled with items, but everything fitted together seamlessly.

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

    • I had such a brilliant time, and was very sad for it to end.

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

    • In terms of the time and energy and resources they committed to us, I felt they were really investing in us.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Not only through presentations, but also through speaking to employees I got a great idea of what life there would be like.

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

    • Through speaking to employees and listening to presentations, I got a great sense of the culture.

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

    • Really helped me decide that this was the career path I want to pursue.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed travel, and given £20 of vouchers for food

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

    • There were lunches, afternoon teas and work shadowing sessions that allowed for great networking opportunities.

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

    • They had relaxed atmospheres, but were very informative.

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

    • I got a good sense of this, although could have found out a little more in my opinion.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I couldn't recommend it enough.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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