Intern with BUCF Policy and Governance Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Enjoying it but some parts are quite stressful, especially being judged and assessed on everything!

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • We get on well, but I feel like I have to accept lots of criticism gracefully, even if I disagree

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Given lots of points on development areas to ensure I get the best possible score at the end of the internship

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

    • Often had to come in early andor stay late to get all my work done

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given important work to do on current projects

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

    • Learnt lots of inter-personal skills regarding the work place environment, and excel skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious atmosphere most of the time

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Had thought of what I would be working on and objectives before I started

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Did some developmental webinars, and arranged for me to meet lots of people cross the business to extend my knowledge

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Would like to be referred to graduate programme but won't find out till end of the placement

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the other interns were friendly

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive, but that is not unexpected

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, but could be difficult due to public transport issues

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

    • Some charity work was available

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2012

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