Good people, lousy parent company - Anonymous employee Columbia Management Group Employee Review

Long term approach to investing

Mutual fund structure has drawbacks

The people there are friendly and helpful. From the mail room staff to random associated that I bump to in the elevator, everyone seems to always be in a good mood and willing to help. The internship is one of the best that I have ever had, with plenty of learning potential. They entrust me to do a lot of the work so its not just paper pushing work. They work with a variety of software that might be useful in other companies, like Morningstar Direct. My team are always teaching me new excel techniques and presentation skills. I am allow to sit in on conference calls and meetings with the portfolio managers. The internship is what you make of it and be sure to take advantage of the intellects that make up the company.

There isn't that much negative to this company. There are some days when I have some down and find myself a little bored, perhaps if they could add some teaching software, interns could have a chance to learn more on the slower days.