Analyst, Corporate Banking Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Found a career path which I will be taking; the job was perfect for me. There were a lot of opportunities to see other parts of the business, and decide what is best for you as an individual.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was welcomed by my team from day one both on and off the job, and I was part of the furniture by the time I left.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was approachable and down-to-earth, wanted to run my placement around me and ensure that I got what I wanted out of it. I knew help was there if I needed it but at the same time, I was given enough responsibility to achieve on my own.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It varied depending on the workload of the team as with any job. By the end when I was finishing up projects before I left I was very busy, between tasks I was quite relaxed but I never felt bored or too overworked.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given complete responsibility for a project, which will continue now that I have left. Support was available if I needed it, but I was able to contribute something tangible working independently.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Since I want to follow this career path, my placement has been a learning curve which will be directly applicable to my career. These skills are versatile though: from time management, and ability to deal with customers, to presentation skills, and people management.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • In my immediate team the atmosphere was great, friendly and relaxed.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I was allocated to a team in the area I wanted to work, based on my preferences, and learnt a lot. I was given a project which had clearly been considered in advance, and it kept me busy for the whole internship.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The internship was focused on personal development and I was encouraged to spend an hour a week improving myself. I was invited to training sessions, and software trained relevant to my work.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I got a job offer, as did most other interns- the scheme is focused on longer term prospects and Lloyds are keen to employ as many interns as pass their benchmarks.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There were two events with all of the interns together, which gave everyone a chance to meet. There were also events organised within the different schemes at work, which gave social opportunities. Everyone was friendly and Friday night drinks were standard.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I live in London anyway but we were paid London waiting to help cover the costs, and noone seemed to be struggling!

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Central London.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Social events, and charity events.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012


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