Internship Review at Standard Life

The Role

Role Description

Working on a transformation team. Helping with all areas involved with the restructure of an organisation.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I worked on a really great project in a team I really liked. I felt like it was a good company to work for

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt like a valued and responsible member of my team.

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

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Rated 9/10

I had an excellent placement manager who I worked closely with. I also had a scheme manager who I met with regularly.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some days I was very busy, others I had to ask for more work. To some degree I had to be flexible about balancing this myself.

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

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Rated 7/10

I was an integral part of a project team who had a lot of responsibility but my work was often checked if it could have a high impact.

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

I learnt a lot from working with an experience team in a fast paced environement.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

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Rated 8/10

Relaxed atmosphere despite fast pace of the work. We had several evenings out.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I moved projects half way through, the intitial team I worked with were not very well prepared to have me but once I transferred it was great.

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

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Rated 8/10

We did several learning lunch sessions, the feelings was that they would hope to have you continue with the company on a graduate scheme.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was offered a place on the graduate scheme in my final week.

Other Information

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

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Rated 8/10

We were well integrated and did regular social activities.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Live there anyway, Edinburgh can be expensive to live but Standard Life paid my rent so overall it was a low cost.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I live there usually. The Edinburgh Festival was happening while I was there so very exciting. Living in Edinburgh is exciting usually, lots of bars, clubs, student scene etc.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Standard Life has lots of socities and clubs you can join alongside team and intern nights out.

Review 16/26 for Standard Life

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