Financial Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the challenges, and learning experiences

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

    • Felt very valued, and was giving responsibility in important tasks.

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

    • I had a good balance of support and guidance weighed with learning independently.

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

    • I had a steady flow on a daily basis, and was able to time manage effectively.

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

    • Working for the CFO I felt I was given a reasonably amount of responsibility.

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

    • I would say the skills I learnt have made me a more hard working person, but coming from a Maths Degree I wouldn't say there were many mathematical skills developed.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It is work, don't expect a party every day! But its pretty good most of the time :)

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

    • There is a good structure, and FBA team which organises all the intership stuff.

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

    • Pushed to learn more education! Very keen of personal development here!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you work hard and make a good impression ! (after all its like a year long interview)

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • At the begining, we would go out almost twice a week (it was like a mini university) around London. But after a few months, it tended to be just big occasions (when people "had money")

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

    • its london - expect london prices.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London - PERF

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

    • Being in London, there are endless opportunities, but its all up to you to find what you fancy!

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

London

May 2014

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