Summer Technology Intern Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The culture and facilities of the company are spectacular. I managed to do far more than I imagined by accepting the internship here.

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

    • I could tell I was doing real work (and not grunt work) and that I was helping the team. Everyone was welcoming and introduced themselves on my first day.

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

    • We were allocated a buddy (located nearby, can ask everyday questions), manager (personal development and work delegation) and mentor (senior in another part of the company). They were all very supportive and my mentor in particular went above and beyond what was expected of him.

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

    • Enough work to do but not too much, did not feel too stressed at any point.

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

    • I was given work that my manager would usually do so could see instantly how I was helping. I had to get in contact with many people around the company who were far more senior than myself.

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

    • They internship definitely tested my communication skills and ability to adapt. We also received lots of free training and could request more in any field that we were intereseted in. I am thankful for the experiences I have had at Nomura.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fast paced, welcoming environment

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

    • Very well organised, excellent intern events.

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

    • Excessive amounts of training/shadowing/intern networking events

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Hoping to receive an offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of events, even an in house bar on a Thursday evening for networking

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

    • Central London can be quite expensive

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

    • Central London, has everything you need

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

    • I got to go beekeeping. Lots of charity events to get involved in, Women in Nomura, Choir, etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

August 2014

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