Spring Insight Programme Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed this Spring Insight Programme which was above my expectations. As a matter of fact, I think it really helped me confirm my willingness to work in an investment bank and more particularly at Rothschild.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I was amazed to see how important and very busy people dedicated time to us either in workshops ou during the shadow sessions. The analysts in GFA answered promptly to our questions.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The human ressources staff were very helpful to us, providing us a good overview of the organisation of the insight. So were all the analysts, just by saying we were taking part in the Spring Insight programme, they helped us with our researches for our project.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This spring Insight programme developed several useful skills such as presentation skills which is basically useful every day in my business studies. It also got me acquainted with websites such as Bloomberg or Thomson Reuters. On top of that it was very enriching as regards teamwork with other students from different backgrounds during our week project. Overall, this helped me confirm my willingness to work in an investment bank, finally knowing "what I would be signing for".

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight was well structured. We had a presentation project we had to work on the evenings and present the last day. It gave us an overview of M&A, DCM and ECM. We also had the opportunity to take part in a community service afternoon in a park. Overall, this was a very busy week!

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • All the students were very friendly, as a foreigner I was a bit afraid but it was easy to fit in. Everyone was eager to learn more on GFA and willing to work.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The whole week, we were given a very personal training.

    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?
  • This insight played a key role in my decision to pursue a career in investment bank, even more than my corporate finance courses since I was finally able to see the everyday life of a Rothschild worker.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • During the lunch, tea and more generally all the opportunities we had to talk with Rothschild workers, we could see how proud they were to work here. Most of them have been here for a very long time unlike what is the case in most investment banks.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • This played a key role in my future career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • This was unbelievable for me that Rothschild invested so much in me: I was provided accommodation and transport to come from France.


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

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • A lot!

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes we took part into a community service afternoon in the London Wildlife Trust we also had a presentation about Rothschild in the Community.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely!

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2015


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