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Wealth Intern Review

at M&G plc

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Was in a project management role. Would reach out and speak to key stakeholders to develop a solution to one of our businesses needs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a good amount of responsibility.
I was expected to work individually on projects to meet the businesses needs but was always able to ask for help and support if it was needed.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
communication, organisation, project management, risk management, analysis, technical skills, client relationship management, modelling, problem solving, presentation skills, team-work
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was offered support from everyone inside the business. I knew who to reach out to when I needed support and they would always be very happy to help me.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture and general atmosphere was amazing. M&G was a great place to work and I would recommend it to anyone who is considering joining.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship, I enjoyed going to work everyday. I think the people and culture here make this an amazing place to work.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at M&G plc
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend M&G plc to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to M&G plc
Be honest and respectful to everyone. I have only experienced positive encounters with people inside M&G so make sure you are willing to learn and engage.
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