Business and Operational Management Intern Review

by Fidelity International

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was isnightful and the overall experience gave me a great insight into life within Fidelity.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility from the beginning, at no point did I feel like I was 'just an intern'.

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

    • The support was extensive, not only from my personal manager, but also from the sponsor of the Business Management stream and HR.

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

    • It varied, some days were very busy, others less so.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was running my own project within the team, so I had a lot of responsibility.

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

    • Hopefully my experience will allow me to better respond to any interview questions, it has definitly already widened my knowlege about the asset management industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, everyone was extremely friendly.

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

    • It was the most well organised internship I have undertaken. There was a comprehensive social calendar organised, there were in office Lunch and Learn sessions to gain wider exposure to the rest of the business also.

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

    • The first week was exclusively training in areas such as excel and financial markets. Fidelity definitely invested in interns beyond my expectations.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Hopefully the internship will lead to a full time graduate role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The office is very large, so although we organised drinks between fellow interns, there wasnt really 'after work drinks' with colleagues.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was based in Kingswood, the food here is subsidised so very reasonable and there are free Fidelity coaches to and from the station.

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

    • No nightlife in Kingswood, have to go to London.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of opportunities for social drinks for interns, within the wider company there are many different activiites going on, including charity runs and barbecues.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2015

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