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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Fun but challenging.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Mostly appreciated, although there were some exceptions.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • You get all support you need if think first and ask at the right moment.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Quite busy.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A lot during the second rotation, not much during the first rotation.

    4/5

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

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Positive.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • HR was quite chaotic, on the desk it was well organised.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot given the short term.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

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

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I made a few friends and met a lot of like-minded people.

    5/5

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

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Alright for pre-drinking.

    3/5

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

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2014


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