Finance Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

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

    • I felt my role was very important and I felt an integral part of the team.

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

    • Weekly one on ones and meetings to discuss any issues I may have had made me feel supported by my manager.

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

    • I was always busy but not excessively to the point where I couldnt enjoy my social life.

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

    • As previously mentioned I was given an important role within the team and I could see the effects my work was having.

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

    • I developed a multitude of skills throughout the year which put me in better stead for my final year at Uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • everyone was friendly and approachable.

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

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

    • Extensive training programme and continual training on the job ensured my skills were always improving.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Opportunity to earn a graduate role if you do well.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • plenty of social events with the other interns and grads on a weekly basis.

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

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

    • London is the best place to go out in the UK!

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

    • There were many different opportunities to get involved in sports and activities after work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

London

November 2012

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