Business Development Intern Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was great to have the ability to work on two big projects independently. Variety was something that was also abundantly evident, no day was the same and this was extremely stimulating.

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

    • At Amex the culture is fantastic. It's not the case that you are just 'an intern', colleagues are very welcoming and make you feel like you are part of the time.

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

    • In the sense that my line managers worked remotely, I did the majority of my work independently. However whenever I needed to speak to my managers they were very generous with their time and provided great advice.

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

    • The great thing about having two projects is that you can switch between them, therefore you're always busy.

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

    • A lot. Given that the majority of the project is down to how you approach it, you're responsible for 95% of the work. This is something that is enormously helpful and useful for later in life.

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

    • A wide variety of skills but the main ones include organisation, time-management & communication skills- three aspects fundamental for degree studies and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a fantastic atmosphere that encompassed all the aspects that make you want to go to the office everyday.

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

    • There was a clear structure in terms of the key milestones from the HR team and also from line managers with regards to projects.

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

    • In the first week there were a few workshops on Presentation and Excel skills which were useful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was fortunate enough to receive a job offer from American Express.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The whole intern cohort across different areas of the business in London got on very well, so the social scene was good there. HR organised some great events for interns as well.

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

    • Commuted from home so can't say from a personal experience, but the cost of rent and nights out in London is well documented.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • You'd have to go more central to get Nightlife in London

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

    • As an intern it is difficult to get involved in activities outside of work, mainly because you're there for such a short period of time.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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