Intern - Private Banking Review

by Schroders

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Great place to work - collegiate atmosphere and a well organised scheme

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

    • Very supportive from the start

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

    • Manager checked on me regularly throughout the day

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

    • Difficult as team was very client facing so couldn't get involved with everything - but had projects to be getting on with

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

    • Again ,client facing business so restrictions on how much responsibility an intern can be given.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Useful for future career rather than further study

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working team, often quiet but also relaxed and very friendly

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

    • Very well organised scheme - good involvement from HR

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

    • 2 days of soft and technical training at beginning of scheme, possibility of excel training days if required for role

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Difficult one, as it wasn't always clear whether teams/divisions were looking to convert their interns into full-time hires

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Budget for socials given, regular meals/drinks, many of us met up for lunch

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

    • London.

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

    • Again, London.

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

    • Yes, internal cricket matches, team drinks etc

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking, Financial Management

London

August 2012

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