Associate Relationship Manager Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a great learning experience.

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

    • My colleagues always expressed gratitude when I completed pieces of work for them.

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

    • My manager was often away at other offices but made sure to have weekly one-to-ones with me. They also helped me gain exposure to other parts of the organisation across the country.

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

    • My days varied significantly. Some days my colleagues required a lot of support and I'd be given various tasks. Other days would be extremely quiet- this could've been due to the current market.

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

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I was given the opportunity to attend instructor-led training courses . From these I learnt the importance and art of building rapport, a skill which can applied in every area.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed. My colleagues were friendly and welcoming. Despite the work load being challenging, the humorous atmosphere remained.

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

    • I didn't feel there was a structure; I helped out where help was needed and planned as I went along. I know some other interns had their whole internship planned out and had been given a schedule, so it varies.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Throughout the internship all interns must partake in the 'Intern Development Journey'. As part of this, you complete a 'Professional Banker Course' and attend online seminars on: divisions in the bank, personal impact and the graduate programme.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Mid Markets isn't particularly appealing to me but the organisation as a whole is. Several of my colleagues have only worked for Lloyds Banking Group for the entirety of their banking career (some spanning over 30 years)- that in itself speaks volumes!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Prices up North are a lot lower than down South! Accommodation was provided by Lloyds as I was placed in an office very far from my home, so rent costs etc. were eliminated.

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

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

    • All interns had to participate in a Charity Challenge but other than that, there weren't any outside of work activities.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North East

August 2017

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