American Express Intern Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really exciting team with great work. American Express is not just a card company, there are many many roles in Amex.

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

    • Everyone was great and I grabbed a drink with the whole team, including senior members

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

    • Support was great. When I ran into difficulties on my project I could always reach out for help, but I was encouraged to think on my own. This added to the experience.

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

    • Great balance. I worked hard during my time at work but was able to have plans in the evening with colleagues at Amex or with friends. I was responsible for getting my work done and I was able to arrange my time accordingly.

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

    • I was able to drive results in a team environment which was really great. I felt that I gave a valuable contribution.

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

    • Great skills, not only specific for the job but also softer skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great team atmosphere and stopped to talk as a team but was able to get on with individual work.

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

    • Exciting events were organised for the interns in London.

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

    • Talks with senior leaders throughout the company gave us a real idea of what the company was about, and advice for our careers.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Able to drive career direction in organisation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • People go as friends. Some events are organised although it is often a drink after work.

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

    • London is expensive.

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

    • Going out in London is great, although Belgravia does not contain clubs. There are a lot of great restaurants and pubs.

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

    • Over 10 weeks it was not really necessary (sports etc). We had a volunteer day.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science, Economics, Market Research, Marketing

London

September 2012

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