Program Reviews

My involvement with Capital Placement went well beyond my initial expectations. The people I lived with, worked with and met through this program were all really nice and they are the main reason why my time with the Capital Placement has been so meaningful. I’ve made deep connections with the people I’ve met there and have made memories that will last a lifetime.

More than this, living and working in London in itself was very important experience for me. The Capital Placement is there to provide you help and guidance but you also have the chance to discover the city on your own time as well. It’s easy to meet people outside of the program and everyone is helpful when you want to check a new place downtown, whether it’s an eatery, bar or shop.

I can go on writing what an unimaginable possibility it was to be part of the Capital Placement's summer Internship program, but I believe it’s best that you come and experience for yourself.

I thoroughly enjoyed working in London as a fashion intern for a period of 5 months. I worked for a well known designer based in West London and they are a team of 15. Working with a small team helped me a lot and I can say I learnt many thing during my internship.

The assistance with the workplace arrangements and housing in London was smooth. Capital Placement also paid for an Oyster Card which made my stay even better as I was able to easily see the city!

There was one misunderstanding when I wanted to write to my place of work place regarding holiday but Capital Placement support team quickly resolved it. Apart from that I view the whole 5 months programme as a recommended one as I highly see myself going back for it once I complete my degree.

I had a great internship with a LegalTech startup in London. I worked directly with the Founders during the internship, the team members and the working environment were great! Everyone during the internship were always more than happy to take the time to help and offer advice when needed.

Capital Placement were very helpful throughout the whole process and I had a great time in London overall. I look forward to coming back next year for another internship in London!

I was part of a summer group where we all worked for different firms including NGOs, property firms, FinTech, HealthTech startups, etc. I interned at an accounting firm in East London. During my internship, my Supervisor and the other colleagues were really nice and friendly, they helped me a lot with adjusting to life in the UK and were especially helpful in the first week, which made me feel supported and welcome. The single most important thing I learnt during the internship was not be afraid to ask for help when you are unsure. The more you asked, the more you gain from the internship. I am so glad I did this programme, I had an opportunity to live and work in a great city like London, made some great friends and learnt a lot professionally throughout the programme.

This programme is a great opportunity to experience London life and experience the London work environment first hand. Working in a medium sized company helped me meet and get to know every colleague in the company. This in turn help me get more exposure and how the various departments work. I want to say a huge thanks to my colleagues who always found time to help me and answer my endless list of questions! This experience has definitely had an influence on my future career path and it has taught me to push myself beyond what I am usually comfortable with.Once I am back, I am sure I will miss living in London, it is such a great city!

I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking on applying.

As part of this programme. staying in the UK for nearly 2 months allowed me to get to know more about the country's culture, people and politics. Doing an internship programme like this is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the career you wish to pursue. Although the working environment and future prospect may differ in different countries, by actively participating in discussions with colleagues you will gain a lot of insight into your career path and how things can work in alternatives. Supervisors are always willing to teach and share, so do not hesitate to ask questions!

One of the best experiences during the programme was the international party that the accommodation provider threw. We were invited to taste homemade food from the country's were other residents came from!

My best tip would be to plan ahead before you arrive and have plans for every weekend you are in London so you can make the most out of the experience.

After this internship, I know more about the working environment in the United Kingdom, it is so different from what I am used to in Hong Kong. In the United Kingdom, the working environment is more relaxed due to not many restrictions during office hours. For example, staff can choose to have lunchtime whenever they prefer, etc. which is not the norm in HK and there is a real emphasis on work life balance. I was pretty fortunate that my office has a number of free before and after work activities such as Monday Yoga Class, Wednesday Pizza Day and Friday drinks night, which was a great way for me to meet people and socialise. This internship has given me an unforgettable experience and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone thinking of applying for it.

I did the 8 week London internship programme after my first year of university and I would not hesitate to recommend this programme to anyone thinking of interning in London.

This programme was my first internship and it helped me identify my weaknesses, strengths and provided me with a direction for my career, which I really appreciate as I still have time to work on them in the next few years. I learnt a lot from my dedicated boss and being a Financial Analyst, I was given meaningful work and was able to apply my knowledge learnt from my degree into practice. I was given the opportunity to work and communicate with different people from all parts of the world and I was even given the opportunity to make investment decks for the firm!!

In terms of Capital Placement or CP as the staff refer to it, their help started before I departed for London, they gave me suggestions and advice on how I can best start preparing for working and living in London, which came in very handy. During my two months in the UK, they were very helpful and Niran went above beyond and helped me fit in quickly, he spent a whole day showing me around the city and towards the end of the programme he even helped me apply for my Schengen visa. For future participants who are not used to working/ travelling abroad independently, you can be assured CP will take good care of you.

Also, the farewell dinner was unforgettable and I was very happy to have this experience.

I cannot stress enough how easy Capital Placement has made the whole process for me. After passing the Skype interview, I was asked to send over a list of documents and once that was done, they took care of the entire process of finding the internship, sorting out the visa and everything else around the internship, it was a seamless process.

I worked at an accounting firm for 6 months, it was a great experience and I took away a lot from it. Throughout the internship, I learned many things including the British tax system, working culture, dealing with clients and also, I had the privilege to work with an incredibly diverse and social team which taught me many things apart from the work experience. I received constant support from my supervisor, he sat down with me every week to assess how I am progressing with the internship and assigned tasks on a weekly basis which helped a lot!

I spent 6 months in London so I had plenty of time to explore London! During the weekends, I visited all the main attractions such as the Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge, British and British Museum, etc.- most of the Museums in London are free to visit!

My advice to future interns going to London would be to make sure you have a strong foundation of basic skills, because you will need it. For example, in my case, although I knew the basics of Excel. it clearly wasn't enough to work in an accounting firm so I almost wasted the first few weeks advancing my skills which I know I should've done earlier.

Overall I had a great time in London and I am still in contact with my employer and the team at Capital Placement. I would definitely recommend the programme to anyone considering interning in the UK.

Areas where CP can improve: I had opportunities to meet other interns on the programme, which was great, I wish there were more social events!

It gives me immense pleasure and happiness to write a review for Capital Placement. I interned with a Law firm for 12 weeks in London. Capital Placement ensured that I was placed into a great work place with excellent people (whom I share a great rapport with even today). They event put an effort into prepping me for the interview and the Internship.
With their knowledge and expertise all the required procedures were followed very smoothly and I had nothing to complain about. Right from arranging the internship to booking the visa appointment to ensuring I had an amazing time in London, the team at Capital placement left no stone unturned.

Before my arrival in London, everything was carefully looked into and arranged for. Niranjan was kind enough to show me around London on my first weekend in London. Niranjan and Vinay (co-founders of Capital Placement ) were always accessible and ensured that I had no problems during my entire stay. The accommodation arranged for me was amazing. Provisions for proper bedding, cookware and cutlery was also taken care of. The place came fully equipped with a gym, library, Jacuzzi sauna and other facilities. To say I had a great time would be an understatement.

The team at Capital placement was very helpful, efficient and friendly. They catered to my every need in London and ensured I had a great time during my stay in London. It was totally worth every penny spent and I am very grateful to Capital placement for offering me this opportunity. I am thoroughly impressed by their professional ethics and experience in this field.

I highly recommend Capital Internship for an Internship experience of a lifetime. I am on a second internship in London and all thanks to Niranjan, Vinay and their team who have helped me every step of the way.