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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight programme. I learnt a lot more about divisions I had not even heard of before and divisions that I thought I knew everything about.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was really friendly and helpful and I felt valued.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • A lot. The analysts and other employees there answered every single one of my questions in great detail and gave me some good tips.

    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 things I learnt about the other divisions really helped me widen my perspective, whereas before the event I was solely interested in Investment Banking. I also learnt more about interviews and the sort of skills they test. Some financial and economic terms and concepts that I had come across in my degree that I wasn't too sure about were cleared up to a certain extent during the event.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • It was really well structured. We had a mix of events like work shadowing, presentations, networking, etc. There was even a pub quiz that helped us get to know the analysts in a fun, informal environment. I do wish that I could have had the opportunity to work shadow in other areas too instead of just one.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was great. Everyone, including the other students, was really friendly and there was a lively and open atmosphere. The work atmosphere in the office area was also pretty relaxed and the employees seems really close which was nice to see.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot, I would say. They had brought up a lot of analysts, VP's, directors and managing directors to give presentations and help us understand their divisions and the other opportunities lying ahead. They had also arranged many activities that must have required a lot of time and planning.

    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?
  • I learnt a lot about the typical work that employees at all levels do everyday. From work shadowing and the tour of the trading floor I also got a good idea of how they work and what kind of work environment exists.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • It helped a lot. From the work shadowing and talking to analysts at the pub quiz I got a pretty good understanding of the company's culture and how it is different from other big banks.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very. A corporate banking game helped me understand what actually the division deals with and how it differs from investment banking. The work shadowing and networking also helped me figure out which division I would be most suited to and enjoy the most.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I will be reimbursed travel expenses.


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

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very good. I met a lot of employees from different divisions and we were encouraged to give every division a chance which I am happy about.

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes I would.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

North West

April 2015


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