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Name: Simran B
Intake: September 2006
Nationality: British
Placement: Business Analyst, UBS
Current Job: CSS, Executive Search
Current Location: New York, USA |
| One my best years so far! The programme taught me so much about corporate America, international business and maintaining professionalism in the business world. Life in New York was a real eye opener, with so much to see and do, meeting and interacting with all kinds of people and taking it all in. They don't call it the city that doesn't sleep for nothing, it lives up to its name! It was definitely a character building experience, everything I went through shaped me into the person I am today. I would highly recommend this internship to those who have a large appetite for life experience and to those on who thrive on challenges both personally and professionally. It is a real rollercoaster, hold on tight but don't forget to enjoy yourself! |
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Name: Niraj D
Intake: September 2006
Nationality: Indian
Placement: Government Securities Analyst at UBS
Current Job: Wizarth Advisors (Boutique Investment Bank), ASSOCIATE
Current Location: Mumbai, India |
| The Mountbatten Programme in New York is a revelation for any positive and enthusiastic person. Working, studying and living in New York is filled with opportunities and challenges that test and nurture you physically, mentally and emotionally. I have gained valuable exposure in the headquarters of corporate world in America and developed skills and talents that are extremely important for professionals in Investment Banking. The uniqueness of the programme is that it provides an excellent platform to interact and network with individuals from various nationalities and different walks of life and broaden one's horizons. I highly recommend the internship for those who wish to grow as individuals through an abundance of experiences in their professional and personal lives. |
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Name: Andrew D
Intake: September 1998
Nationality: British
Placement: P & O Nedlloyd
Current Job: Management Consultant, BT Global Services
Current Location: London, UK |
| The Mountbatten Programme has been very beneficial to me socially and from a career perspective. It gave me a great insight into the business, work and social fabric of one of the most exciting cities in the world which not only gave me more confidence but assisted me with interviews and ultimately getting my first job in London. In addition, the network of friends and contacts
from the programme are still some of my closest friends today. The Mountbatten Programme is a great platform to get some valuable work experience and build new social and business networks which is a great differentiator from other candidates in the job market. |
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Name: Rebecca E
Intake: May 2008
Nationality: British
Placement: The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill
Current Job: Digital Deluxe London - Digital Cinema Operations Administrator
Current Location: London, UK |
| A year spent in New York as part of the Mountbatten Internship Programme has been one of my greatest life experiences so far. Through working within such a vibrant, exciting city, through to studying towards business qualifications to the many great friends I've made and fabulous travelling opportunities that awaited me, every minute of life in the Big Apple was enjoyable! Mountbatten has definitely helped me define my career objectives. The current economic climate both globally and nationally has naturally presented difficulties when seeking employment, impacting our career goals, however I do not doubt that listing the programme and New York on one's CV will boost my options. I am excited to further my many skills gained during the internship, continue working in the publishing industry and explore what London has to offer! |
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Name: Lisa K
Intake: May 2002
Nationality: British
Placement: the Whitehouse NY - Front Desk Assistant
Current Job: the Whitehouse London - Producer
Current Location: London, UK |
| The Mountbatten Programme offered me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of living in New York. But more than that, it opened up a whole new career for me. I was totally unaware of the post-production industry in advertising and had not considered it for my future. Working as the Receptionist for the Whitehouse NY enabled me to make contacts and construct the interest in, and the foundations of, a future career. It expanded my horizons, you could say. On returning to the UK I was lucky enough to be offered a promotion in the London office of the Whitehouse and I haven't looked back. So, with the best friends I made, the career it has kick-started and the fabulous memories I have - I would say it was a pretty successful experience! |
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Name: Elliot M
Intake: January 2007
Nationality: British
Placement: Citi Global Wealth Management
Current Job: American Express, Acquisition Marketing Analyst
Current Location: London, UK |
| I found the Mountbatten Programme a hugely enjoyable experience and one vital in shaping my career. Without doubt, my time on the programme gave me the skills and confidence to thrive at a great company like American Express. Upon returning home after my internship, I faced the challenges of finding a new job. However, I was able to draw upon a wide range of accomplishments, and every interviewer was really interested to learn about my time in the New York office. The Mountbatten Programme produces well rounded, confident young people who are highly desired in the workplace. I couldn't recommend it more. |
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Name: Julia M
Intake: September 2006
Nationality: Austrian
Placement: Gilsanz Murray Steficek, LLP
Current Job: Marketing Assistant at Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE)
Current Location: Vienna, Austria |
| The Mountbatten Programme offers a unique opportunity to experience every day life and the work environment
in NYC. It has provided me with very useful skills which I can make use of in my current position and I have gained valuable experience in various areas. I built up a network while I was in NY and continue to keep in touch with most of the people I met. I can warmly recommend this internship programme, it is truly unique and made for mature active individuals who wish to broaden their horizon and experience a new lifestyle at the same time. |
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Name: Matthew R
Intake: May 2008
Nationality: British
Placement: Deutsche Bank - Fixed Income, Debt Securities
Current Job: Le Cordon Bleu (Studying)
Current Location: London, UK |
| The Mountbatten Programme provided a truly unique set of experiences that will form the chief reference point for the next decade and a wealth of memories that will be life long. Professionally, the internship was demanding and provided a quality of insight only possible when immersed in a place such as New York. The academic component benefited this and provided excellent advice to exploit the enhanced career prospects. The social aspect of the programme was integral and the friends that I enjoyed New York with will be life long I hope. The things done, places seen and people met were incredible, every day presented a new wealth of opportunity. There can be few places that could be so influential and life enhancing as New York and the Mountbatten Programme provides remarkable access to it. |
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Name: Chris T
Intake: January 2007
Nationality: British
Placement: American Express Bank
Current Job: Financial Analyst, American Express
Current Location: New York, USA |
| The Mountbatten Programme is a great opportunity and one that I am glad that I took. Not only do you get to work in one of the world's great cities, it is an opportunity to develop skills and contacts that you can take with you for the rest of your career. It has definitely benefited me post Mountbatten in finding employment and I can attribute a lot of my success to my development whilst on the programme. It is also a fantastic experience socially. I made many new friends during my time in New York and it has opened up a whole new network of people, both there and on my return. I would wholeheartedly encourage people to join the programme and hope they enjoy it as much as I did. |
