Commercial Management Intern Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have really enjoyed each of my 8 weeks working at M&G and all of the different projects that it entailed.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was welcomed into the team immediately and through introductory meetings with everyone on the desk I quickly got up to speed on the role. There was a limitted amount of work I could help with on the team due to liscencing and difficulty of certain databases and programs. However there was still plenty of work I was able to assist with and I felt this was always much appreciated.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The team always gave me enough support on each piece of work and made it clear I could always ask questions if I became confused. In addition there were weekly catch up meetings to check if you are happy with the level and difficulty of work.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I would have appreciated a little bit more work day to day, however I understand that most of the team's work was too complex for them to teach me in 8 weeks.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was able to do my own research and then write it up and format it before it was sent internally to divisions within M&G. For example, I was given the responsibility to produce a presentation about a particular fund and then to present it to another M&G employee.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The knowledge and skills I have gained through this internship will definitely help me pursue a career within asset management.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • There is a great culture at M&G that can really be felt in the office, everyone I met was friendly and willing you to succeed as well as enjoy yourself.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship was very well organised, not only the 8 week position at a desk, but also introductory meetings with employees in the team, insight talks into the divisions of M&G, charity events and intern socials after work.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There were insight talks for the first two weeks that gave you an overall knowledge of the asset management industry.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • It is possible to be given a position on the graduate placement from the internship, however you do not find out if you have been successful in securing a place until after the internship.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, a couple of us went for drinks after work on a Friday, although the main social events were organised by HR.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I didn't live in London.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There are a lot of good bars and pubs in the city, especially close to the river.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • A few, such as a pub quiz and a cricket afternoon.

    2/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

Market Research

London

August 2015


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