Intern Review

Really enjoyed it. Good work-life balance. Everyone was really nice. Had a good variety of work to do. Was challenged but also very well supported. Got the chance to lead but also be part of the team. My work was adding value and had lots of different facets to it.

I felt very valued. People were very nice and welcoming. Always willing to help. Always checking in on how I am. Gave me good positive and constructive feedback. Felt very much part of the team and was treated as an adult. Always included in conversations and was often asked my opinion.

Would have weekly meetings with my line manager going through a reflection guide, chatting over what I did well, where I can improve and where I'd like to develop. Manager was very nice and welcoming, always willing to answer any questions I had. Was always happy to guide me and recommend a course of action.

Pretty busy most days with a variety of tasks but occasionally I could have had more to do.

A good amount of responsibility. I was given important roles and meaningful work in all teams I was in. Furthermore, I got to lead a team and manage a project. Also got to do a project and present on it so I felt that was quite a lot of responsibility.

Helped me to be a critical thinker and examine things. Also helped improve my network and communication skills. Furthermore, felt I am better at dealing with ambiguity and more ready to embrace a changing environment. Also had the chance to try and be more creative and innovative to achieve a goal.

Pretty positive. Everyone was working really hard but no one ever lost their temper and no one seemed to work silly hours. So on the whole a positive atmosphere to be in. I did not feel nervous on any day that I walked into work. Felt relaxed and able to work.

Very well organised. I had most things I needed set up for me on the first day so I could start work straight away. The only thing that was not set up that was frustrating was my parking and it took me a few weeks to get access to it.

I was given chances to go to workshops. I was given several opportunities to shadow people in different departments which was great at helping me develop my knowledge of the business. Anywhere I wanted to grow in someone would help seek out and provide an opportunity for me in that area.

Very appealing. The grad scheme is very highly regarded. All the grads enjoy it, it's well paid and good fun. You get to rotate around a lot of the business and get the chance to work in lots of different departments and learn lots of new skills. Very encouraging future prospects.

Lots of social events on offer for the interns. Interns often had lunch together and had a Whatsapp group. So lots of opportunities to socialise and meet other interns. Also did a charity challenge which was a great chance to meet and socialise with other interns all across the bank.

n/a I stayed at home

n/a I stayed at home

Didn't really check.