Trading and Business Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • very enjoyable work, which was the right level of challenging and something that was completely new to me

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

    • The team i worked in was very welcoming and friendly, giving me support througout the internship

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

    • Excelent support not just from my line manager but also those around me

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

    • Good level of work both in quantity and difficulty. A day here and there where i was between projects but no real issues.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The work i did was a part of a much larger project, but i felt as though it was very important and it has good scope for future develoment of the project after i leave

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • not overly applicable to my degree, but in terms of life skils and knowledge specific to this industry i would say i have learnt a lot

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere, work focussed but not uptight. Everyone is friendly and willing to share their experience or teach you somethig new given you reach out to them.

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

    • Very well organised with structured work and the posibility to take the lead on some projects.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Good level of training provided and always the opportunity to learn about new things.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love a job but am aware of how competitive they are.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made some very close friends throughout my time here.

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

    • quite expensive in the areas near where we worked.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good atmosphere with bars etc. but didnt experience too much as i had a long commute.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Good level of social events organised and the other interns were always willing to go for drinks etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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