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Internship Review - Corporate Leadership internship in Business Transformation Department
Internship Details
- Job Title:
Corporate Leadership internship in Business Transformation Department - Start Date:
2009 - Length:
Less than 3 months - Location:
Edinburgh, Scotland - Salary:
£14,000 - £15,999 - Discipline:
Business Management , Banking/Finance - Reviewer's Course:
BA in HRM/Marketing - Reviewer's University:
Strathclyde, University of - Review Date:
January 2010
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Ratings & Comments
- Role Description
I was part of the business process management team and was involved in several projects over the course of ten weeks. This included helping to organise a process practitioner event (which is an in-house event), helping with a live six sigma project, and organising a communication plan for a training programme. Other tasks included carrying out presentations, organising and carrying out a brain storming event and taking part in assessment centres.
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
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Rated 9/10
The internship provided me with a challenge for the summmer. It was a good opportunity to learn about the financial services industry and take on real responsibility. Also, meeting new people in the organisation and making friends was good too.
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
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Rated 10/10
Colleagues were very welcoming and friendly. I never felt stupid asking any question. They encouraged questions and they were always very helpful in answering them.
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management?
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Rated 10/10
My managers and also HR took an active role in providing feedback for me about my personal performance which was very useful and will help for the future.
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
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Rated 9/10
There was always something to do and I was always kept busy. If not, taking an interest in projects other team members were carrying out and learning something new was good too.
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
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Rated 9/10
Given alot of responsibility and also ongoing support and assistance when I needed it.
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
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Rated 9/10
Received training on topics such as leadership and presentation skills in graduate masterclasses. I also learned about business process management and how to apply it. Learned invaluable skills which will help me in the future.
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
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Rated 9/10
A very hard working and highly motivated team working in a pleasant and friendly office.
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
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Rated 9/10
It was very well set up.
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company invest in you?
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Rated 10/10
Graduate masterclasses were provided on various topics. Also regular feedback and assistance was provided from HR and my manager.
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
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- Subsidised Canteen
- Sports and Social Club
- Company Parties/Events
Rated 8/10
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
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Rated 10/10
Been offered a job (on the condition that i get a 2:1).
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
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Rated 9/10
yes- and also a number of different sports teams to join.
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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Rated 6/10
Found it average.
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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Rated 10/10
plenty of bars and clubs in the city centre.
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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Rated 8/10
many sports teams, nights out and organised events in my team such as go-karting.
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