Analytics & Sales Summer Intern Review
at Bloomberg
Internship (1 Month+)
Sales
London
Review Submitted: August 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.
In Analytics, I attended classes on financial topics, where I also had the opportunity to use the skills acquired through taking tests, solving exercises and working in groups.
In Sales, I mainly focused on helping my mentors and managers with communication with their clients, gathering insights on their needs, and finding potential opportunities for sales leads.
The internship also involved 4 projects, where we were able to showcase the knowledge we gathered throughout our trainings.
In Sales, I mainly focused on helping my mentors and managers with communication with their clients, gathering insights on their needs, and finding potential opportunities for sales leads.
The internship also involved 4 projects, where we were able to showcase the knowledge we gathered throughout our trainings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, as the internship involves being in direct contact with Bloomberg clients. Representing the leading fintech company and speaking to clients both on the phone and in person allows interns to develop under high pressure situations.
The mentors and managers also provided many individual tasks that directly affected the business.
The mentors and managers also provided many individual tasks that directly affected the business.
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 developed many competencies, including the ability to call seasoned financial professionals and speak to them about complicated topics. This was possible thanks to both the training we received, but also the opportunity to learn through trial and error by calling clients weekly.
I also feel that I improved my teamwork skills through the group projects that were assigned to us. Striving for a common goal makes every individual in a team collaborate better.
I also feel that I improved my teamwork skills through the group projects that were assigned to us. Striving for a common goal makes every individual in a team collaborate better.
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?
There is proper guidance and help provided throughout the internship through mentors and buddies. While at the beginning it may seem overwhelming to keep up with each point of contact an intern has within the firm, it helps provide clarity on the organizational structure of the firm.
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 extremely collaborative and welcoming. Reaching out to senior managers as an intern is quite easy and the response rate is very high. I had the opportunity to meet managers that have been employees of the company for longer than I have been alive.
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?
With all the projects, social events, and other group activities provided by Bloomberg, the internship was both professional and fun, and thus extremely enjoyable. I also appreciate that the company gives a tight but manageable schedule, allowing for interns to also schedule their own activities and meetings.
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 Bloomberg
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bloomberg to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Bloomberg
Understand the company structure and culture very well, and know the products the company is selling. Ideally also talk to employees and understand what kept them at the firm.
