Student Review
at Fidelity International
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Economics, Banking, Finance
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
It consisted of daily lectures and discussions on different branches of the company/finance and economics. Group tasks to create presentations based on the information learnt during the day or to analyse case related case studies. The main topics covered and looked into where Equity, Bonds, and Asset Management
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to learn about Fidelity, and finally understand how large investment companies work. Also, the subject-specific knowledge was useful in giving the feel of actually working there and having meet complex/tight deadlines
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I learnt a lot about the world of finance, and specifically how investment companies like Fidelity work. In particular, some key networking skills with my peers as well as vital presenting skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was a nice and friendly atmosphere. I felt supported to ask questions, contribute, and ensure I understood everything that was being put forward.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed it a lot! The information I learnt will be useful to understanding my own finances and my future career. As well as the presentation skills which are transferable to all parts of my studies.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Fidelity International
4/5
Would you recommend Fidelity International to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International
Take your time to complete the initial assessments and think through the logic of the questions. Be bold and take your opportunity to contribute when in group activities!
