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AlphaSights

Winter Insight Days Review

at AlphaSights

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations, PR and Communications, Sales

London

Review Submitted: December 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 Experience
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Two days of informative sessions and interactive workshops with VPs, Managers and Associates in our Client Service Team
The chance to work on projects with us as part of a team, and then to discuss and receive feedback on your work with our Managers
The opportunity to network with Associates on our Graduate Associate Programme and to hear about their experiences and how they bridged the gap from university to working life
An interview skills workshop with our EMEA Recruitment Manager to help put your best foot forward in applications and interviews
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very easy to understand and comprehend the knowledge and information delivered about the business and roles available. The Associates, Managers and VPs were extremely helpful with any questions and any misconceptions/confusions about the business and the roles.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Learnt and enhanced the following skills:
- to look at every angle of a problem, come up with actionable solutions, and execute on ideas that maximize outcomes.
- to embrace a whatever-it-takes mindset, push ourselves beyond our comfort zones, and challenge ourselves to continuously improve.
- to pivot quickly and think on our feet, embrace ambiguity and change with confidence and positivity.
- to approach every day not with a sense of entitlement, but with a growth mindset.
- to understand others’ experiences and perspectives, and to build and maintain lasting, trust-based relationships with those whom we encounter.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
The culture and atmosphere at AlphaSights was extremely diverse, inclusive, open and kind. The culture was very results-driven, client-focused while nurturing towards the employees.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I extremely enjoyed the Insight Days, a really high quality fulfilling experience and a great opportunity.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at AlphaSights
5/5
Would you recommend AlphaSights to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AlphaSights
Be yourself and enjoy your time.
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