Finance Intern Review
at NBCUniversal
Placement (10 Months+)
Banking
WC2H 8NU
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
Within Operations and Technology I support IMO (International Media Operations), this involves standard closing procedures at the end of each month to ensure actuals came in as we predicted, and if not then why not? We then use these values to predict what will happen in future months. I work a lot with Purchase Orders and Invoicing whilst communicating with many different parts of the business.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Much more than expected- in a very good way! I have been responsible for huge amounts of money being allocated to the correct places within the departments profit and loss account. I have also lead meetings when my manager has not been able to, to very superior individuals within NBC which I found very exciting.
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?
Excel skills have improved massively, the company paid for me to do an additional course so I have an excel qualification. I have also improved standard office skills such as conducting meetings and writing professional emails. I have a much stronger knowledge of the Finance industry and key skills you require to be successful from completing this placement; e.g. analytical and problem solving skills.
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?
4/5
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?
A lot. There are always people to help and everyone would always make time to help you out if you are struggling; whether you are the intern or not. There are specific internal training courses which you can join as well. I signed up for the 'Blind Networking' initiative and the individual I have been matched with has been faultlessly helpful in my development within the company.
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?
Although NBC is a big company, it feels as though everyone knows everyone. There is always a positive atmosphere in the office and a large support bubble around you. There have been a couple of events lead by the company; being part of the YPN committee created a lot of opportunities for the social aspect of my internship.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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 have loved it- so much so that I wish I could stay! The work I have thoroughly enjoyed mastering and my team have been lovely. The company lives up to all expectations as expected and I hope I can come back once I have finished my degree.
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 NBCUniversal
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
NBC are not solely dependent on your qualifications and achievements (as much as they are of course a big part); they look for people who are willing to learn and put 110% effort into their role as they understand how early in our careers we are. Another piece of advice would be to say yes at every given opportunity so that you come out with no regrets!
