Feasibility & Investment Analysis Review
at Hilton
Placement (10 Months+)
Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Operations
Watford
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Every new opportunity that is presented to development has to go through feasibility to be valued. This way we can understand what the deal is worth, which helps in negotiating terms with owners. I perform market research, conduct in-depth financial modelling, scrutinize market trends, and assess the viability of new projects in order to evaluate potential investment decisions.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was completely performing as a full-time analyst rather than an intern who helps with admin. I was given the same amount of work as my team - each being given a project we have to financially assess ourselves. Of course, more support was provided to me in the beginning whilst undergoing training, and more understanding was there for all the questions I had to ask.
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?
I have learnt an unprecedented number of new skills - from excel, financial modelling, accounting, and valuation to public speaking and networking. I have also gained unquantifiable perspective by speaking to colleagues based in different regions who cover different areas, from the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Networking with people from all different backgrounds and international experience has given me a whole new perspective on the job market and where i could see myself in the future.
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 received a lot of support and guidance, all the way throughout. I still ask as many questions now as when I first started and was completely new to the industry. There is never a silly question as there is always more to learn, which my team understood and encouraged - never making me feel incapable or inferior compared to them given all of their experience.
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 is amazing. They are always encouraging the wider team to mingle and get to know each other through shared interests and hobbies. Social events are organised often, with the canteen downstairs giving out free food and drinks for events, such as watch parties or games night quizzes. The work life balance is amazing, with everyone being encouraged to go home and switch off.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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 enjoyed my internship to the maximum extent and I am so grateful that I chose to undergo this placement year. I didn't have any preconceptions or expectations as I simply wanted experience, but Hilton went above and beyond anything I could have anticipated.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Hilton
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Hilton to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Hilton
Do industry research and really get to know the different competitors and different brands they have. Make sure you have an understanding of the scale of brands - from economy, midscale, upscale to luxury (and more in-between). Understand the difference between hard brands vs lifestyle, focused service vs full service. Show that you are willing and eager to learn, and that you are a team player who is thoughtful so people can picture you in their team.
