Spring Insight Program Review
at Fidelity International
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Finance, Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
The insight was a brilliant experience, there were 2 virtual days and 1 was in-person.
Panel and speaker events from portfolio managers and early careers providing useful advice about selecting the right career path and giving a background into their work.
Ice-breaker sessions to get to know other candidates and introduce ourselves.
Advice session on the strengths based interview process for the internship in 2024.
Introduction into the different asset classes.
Panel and speaker events from portfolio managers and early careers providing useful advice about selecting the right career path and giving a background into their work.
Ice-breaker sessions to get to know other candidates and introduce ourselves.
Advice session on the strengths based interview process for the internship in 2024.
Introduction into the different asset classes.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was definitely very informative, I wasn't aware of half of the roles that we were taught about before the insight program which definitely gave me an opportunity to come back and investigate these further.
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 have developed my presentation and pitching, networking, fundamental analysis, curiosity and confidence through the interactive activities. I have also built on my existing knowledge of the sector and the careers available to me.
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
5/5
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 really relaxed yet formal. It felt very comfortable and welcoming. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and felt like it was somewhere I would fit in very well. It was really easy to ask questions and talk about concerns.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight program, the best part of it was the in-person day which really helped to develop my understanding of Fidelity.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Fidelity International
5/5
Would you recommend Fidelity International to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International
Be yourself and be authentic, everyone is really nice and quite easy to talk to. Be confident and don't hesitate to ask questions.
