Account manager support intern Review

by Handelsbanken

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the internship greatly as it allowed me to experience the banking industry first hand. The work ethos was great and everyone was very helpful.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The work I was given was beneficial to the company which meant that I felt valued by my colleagues as I was making an actual difference to the bank.

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

    • Everyone was very helpful throughout the internship and were able to give me guidance with any questions I asked.

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

    • I was reasonably busy throughout the day however there were times when there was less to do than others.

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility during the internship and was even given my own project to complete.

    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 developed multiple useful skills that are transferable to the world of business including time management and communication skills. These will be useful for future studies and careers alike.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very welcoming and I soon felt comfortable

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

    • The internship was organised very well

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

    • I was given one on one training my the Account Manager Support staff which helped me make the most out of my time as an intern.

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

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

    • The HR team were very helpful in explaining the potential future employment prospects.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • N/A - I was the only intern

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

    • The cost of living was quite cheap

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

West Midlands

September 2018

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