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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The events organised and networking opportunities left me feeling fulfilled

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was in a team of 15 diverse individuals who all showed me respect and appreciation

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager and mentor both supported me on a personal and a career level

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I had a nice balance of lots to get my teeth stuck into with time to network and work shadow other roles in the firm

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was left in charge of 3 projects and supported a graduate with 2 others. I was given responsibilities outside of my day-to-day job from others in my team.

    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 have learned to communicate effectively via email and increased my computing skills and capabilities on microsoft

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Enough motivation to keep you working but an environment which was friendly and enjoyable to work in

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • HR put a lot of effort into the structure and events which took place

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The first 3 days were intensive training days where we were catered for and looked after as a group of talented individuals

    4/5

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

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • My manager supports my application and is set to offer me a place on the grad scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The interns got on fantasticly well, we organised events outside those planned by HR so we could meet up

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London is expensive but you get paid well enough to compensate for this and enjoy your time here

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There's something for everyone

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • People took up sports with other interns and people often met for lunch and drinks after work

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Marketing

London

September 2011


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