Intern Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement was an enjoyable experience, with a lot of genuine and helpful people. I felt instantly accepted and a member of the team. Though I enjoyed my experience, I feel as though I could of done more to help.

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

    • I was instantly allowed to partake in the morning meetings and learn about how employees were set targets, learning how the industry rewards its employees. I was included in business meetings and also meetings with potential and current clients.

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

    • I always had something to do or someone to shadow and when I had free time it was spent with members of the bank having lunch and discussing how I am doing and if there was anything that I would like to know about their establishment.

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

    • I could of been given more to do I feel, although I feel as though I was given a fair share to deal with which I appreciated greatly.

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

    • I was not given a great responsibility, it was more of a learning experience then a hands on practical, though I was given some paper work and filing to help with in my first few days.

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

    • I developed better customer relations skill and a greater tolerance for unexpected situations arising.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lovely friendly people with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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

    • I was given an itinerary of the things I was to do which made things very organised, which I liked.

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

    • Work experience was my main investment, along with knowledge of the financial market.

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

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

    • Very although I think at present my career is on a different path as of my University degree field.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had personal obligation to family so I could not do anything above my work while there.

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

    • Low cost and good value.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Did not go out for nightlife as I was studying in my own time. Although I heard there were cocktail parties for interns.

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

    • None particularly that I heard of.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking

Wales

April 2012

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