Internship Review at Credit Suisse

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

very much.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

we worked hard and enjoyed the time together.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

great training and everyone is willing to help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

the workload is okay, and I can manage my time well.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I got my own project and decide where the project should go.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I learned to do things in industrial standard, instead of just getting things done.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

typical office setup.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

every week is different.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I received a lot of training and I was able to choose extra trainings in things I am interested.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I consider that the working environment and the work-life balance are the best there.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We help each other out all the time.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

plenty of pubs, but quite expensive.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Not sure, I don't live there. But I am aware that there are pubs and clubs around.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

quite a few, organised by the team, the company, or other interns.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

It was a great time, I had a well-blanced life.

Review 182/182 for Credit Suisse

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