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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my placement. It was a challenging yet very exciting internship. My role gave me the opportunity to further develop my skills and also learn much more about the line of business I was working in.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I feel my colleagues really appreciated my work. They included me and although I was an intern, my input was valued by the rest of my team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager and team were extremely supportive. I felt comfortable to even approach senior managers. My manager welcomed my questions and was very supportive throughout the entire internship.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Every was a busy day, this was great as I was able to learn how to manage my time well. Despite having busy days, I believe the balance was right.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Being in a projects team, I was responsible for a lot of the work I was producing. I feel that I was given enough responsibility which encouraged me to find ways to add value to the team.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skills I developed have assisted in a number of ways, for example I have learnt how to manage my time better, this is a skill which is necessary at university. I have also developed more confidence when presenting. Overall, I believe the skills I developed and the training I received will assist me at my degree studies and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • People were friendly but also focused.

    4/5

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

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We were given great training.

    4/5

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

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Could be quite expensive at times.

    3/5

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

    4/5

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

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

October 2012


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