Internship Review at Credit Suisse

The Role

Role Description

Credit Risk Office, Agile project management and process design.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Challenging but supportive

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

never felt like an intern

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Buddies, Mentors and weekly manager meetings, couldn't have asked for more

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always had something to do! if not a quick ask around always got me busy again!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given real projects with tangible outcomes with respect from peers

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Financial markets training, one to ones and internal training videos/wikis

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

friendly and approachable

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

regular events, seminars and more

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

2 feedback sessions

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Canary Wharf can be fairly expensive if you dont shop around

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

plenty of posh bars

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

a few clubs you can join

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?

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Review 182/182 for Credit Suisse

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