Summer intern in T&O division Review

by Santander

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • I have met new colleagues in the company

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have met new colleagues in the company and work with them in some of the project.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I have given support when my line manager is here. However, when has gone on holiday, I do not have enough work and support provide by my colleagues

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was occupied like half of the time. I do not have work to do all day long.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given an opportunities to do some daily work like reporting monthly and I was also involved in a project.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My writing and communication skills have been enhanced through practising during the internship

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere is quite intense when deadline approach and calm in normal time.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It is well organised with trainings and induction day. It will be better if we can have more responsible during the 10 weeks.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They have provide trainings on some knowledge on fraud, scams safety, Anti bribery Corruption act etc.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme is quite appealing with 4 rotation. Each rotation is six months. It will be better if travel is subsidized.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, colleagues are generally helpful and provide information that I needed.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • We are not subsidized on travel. I work far away from home which takes me 2 hour to go to work. the travel expenses are really high.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I have never go out during the intern as it takes me 3.5 hours to travel everyday.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We have been volunteering in local community.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

August 2016

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