西瓜视频

Summer Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing time! I learnt a lot and really enjoyed working in the BlackRock's environment.

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

    • Everyone here is very nice and kind and I am truely going to miss my team.

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

    • My manager was always able to find time to help me and give me an advice on how to proceed with certain problem.

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

    • I had amount of work to do, but my project was quite interesting, so I would usually not notice how time flies.

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

    • My project was more difficult to anything I've done so far, but that only made me more motivated to do it. I was finally doing something useful!

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

    • Very much. I improved my presenting skills, gained knowledge into financials (I am studying Computing Science) and how to work in a team. And now graduating and working an actual important job doesn't seem that scary!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very welcoming and friendly. Everyone has been so nice since the moment I got here and also there are a lot of networking events where you could meet people from other divisions and offices.

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

    • Very good! There were team bonding, networking and learning events. I enjoyed every part of it!

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

    • I think they've investested quite a lot of effort, because we had many learning sessions with seniors from all kinds of divisions. Also, we were always able to reach out for them with questions and asking for an advise when needed.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully, I would get to continue working with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • Yes, there were a lot of social networking events!

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

    • Well, London is kind of an expensive city, but like I mentioned - BlackRock takes good care if its employees.

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

    • There are some very nice pubs/restaurants with many friendly faces.

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

    • London is a big city - there's always something happening here!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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