Placement Review at Deutsche Bank

The Role

Role Description

Carried out ad-hoc tasks to support the Front office businesses.
Involved in projects and assisted senior management with their value-added work.
In constant contact with the offshore team in order to complete monthly, quarterly tasks.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

An exciting and an enjoyable environment to work in coupled with the very friendly team members enabled me to settle down well.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Constant praises for the work I provided them helped to boost my confidence and felt valued.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Manager was very friendly and supportive. Took time out from his daily work to provide explanation on areas of banking which I was not aware of previously.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Manager made sure I was kept busy at all times.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was responsible for creating a template which became instrumental later on during the restement process.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The excel knowledge I have gained will undoubtedly be very useful.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Had Lunch and learn session with directors from other areas in finance every week.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this placement

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very appealing. Great atmosphere around the floor and very friendly group of people.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Went for drinks with the other interns every week.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Costs are quite high in Central London. However, going for drinks once a week was perfect.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very Lively.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Not much.

Review 73/102 for Deutsche Bank

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