Intern Review

by American Express

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement - it was really engaging and everyone here is lovely and supportive. They really care whether you are satisfied and ensure care and support. People the around the company - who aren't even involved in your team- will even take the time to talk to you.

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

    • THey gave me continuous feedback, listened to me, wanted to understand where I wanted to personally develop and really helped me enhance my skills. They gave me responsibilities and tasks relevant to my skills and team. I wasn't given "classic" or "expected" intern duties.

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

    • Plenty of supervisors - they constantly checked to see if I was interested and had enough support within the team. My manager in particular, despite his busy scheduale, always made time to catch up with me and really emphasized that which I really appreciated.

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

    • Not constantly - it varied - got busier towards the end. I was the right amout of busy - I was never particularly stressed.

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

    • Enough responsibility to make decisions and come up with ideas but also enough that I knewthat I had support.

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

    • Really enhanced my learning and the way I approach my degree and how to go about it and assignments.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very bubbly but also hard working. People were sociable. There were loads of socials and and they were really welcoming.

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

    • Most organized internship I have ever been on. Continuous check ups, loads of socials and everything ran smoothly - I did not worry once.

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

    • A lot! I did not come to the job with Excel skills and they were prepared to invest in an excel coach for just me.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • I really enjoyed working here and I'm really happy that I will continue to.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - there was at least one event a week - the colleagues are all really sociable and friendly.

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

    • Really expensive area!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is always buzzing :)

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Volunteering, Kids at Work, etc.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019

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