Intern at Handelsbanken UK Review

I enjoyed the 8 week internship very much. It has given me a real insight as to how Handelsbanken operates. I have gained valuable experience in banking and feel that I have learned a lot.

All employees of Handelsbanken are very personable, and everyone in the bank is approachable and willing to help. Each employee gave me time, and supported me in my development.

I was given a huge amount of support during my 8 weeks. With my manager having a daily discussion to see how I was getting on and developing. Dedicated mentors would also communicate with us interns on a weekly basis and I felt I had someone to turn for help to at all times.

During the 8 weeks at Handelsbanken I wasn't once sat with nothing to do. There was a variety of tasks for me to fulfil, and employees had empathy understanding that a variation of jobs was the best way for me to learn, and stimulate me in the role.

A large amount of responsibility was given during the 8 week internship which was pleasing. However as It is a bank, it is difficult for the bank to designate us certain jobs and tasks.

The 8 week internship at Handelsbanken was very beneficial in developing my work place skills. As It is a relationship bank you engage with customers on a daily basis, therefore communication skills was one that was enhanced. Attention to detail in the bank was vital, so these skills matured hugely through out the 8 week period. On the whole it gave a flavour of the Handelsbanken, and somewhat prepared me for the working world.

The culture of Handelsbanken is one that is very sociable, therefore employees are very welcoming and ensure you feel apart of the team.

The internship was well planned out with a weekly objectives list for interns to follow. However the internship encourages interns to be accountable for their experience with the bank. Therefore it is open ended allowing us interns to take responsibility for what we engage in.

Handelsbanken largely invested in me as an intern. Administering interns with various roles to experience the operation of Handelsbanken, and engaging with developing work place skills.

Very appealing, as each employee of Handelsbanken is continuously developing.

I had the ability to meet fellow interns from other branches. With branch swap days, and assessment days at head office there was a positive amount of socialising. Colleagues in the branch would help you engage in customer meetings and networking events.