Intern Review

by EDF Trading

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was interesting to work in a financial market place and to see what is trading on a daily basis and to understand a little bit energy markets

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There was a good working environment. However I was surprised to notice that people work individually.

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

    • You really work autonomously and are not really guided. So if you want to learn something, it will be only by yourself if you are enough curious.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Unfortunately in my department I was not really busy as my tasks could be done in a few hours

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility given to an intern, so not too much

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

    • Again it is the understanding of the financial and energy markets

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good environment in general, no pressure nor tensions at all

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

    • Very well organised with an induction program and many training sessions

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

    • Big investment - many training sessions with different speakers - many meetings

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good opportunities

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes

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

    • very expensive - central London

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • some pubs but no more

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2014

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