International Banking Department Intern Review

by Isbank

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience in the Turkish banking industry

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

    • They were extremely friendly and hospitable, made me feel welcome from the first day

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

    • Supervisors and high level executives were there every step of the way to assist me in my internship

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

    • Varied from day to day, but generally very hectic

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given as much responsibility as possible in such a large firm

    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 will never forget the things i've learnt

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very repetitive and monotonous

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was very efficient, just as a bank should be

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

    • They did not invest in me, but they definitely mentored me

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I definitely have a lot of future career prospects with them

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was one another intern and we bonded very well

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

    • The office was very upscale so sorrounding restaurant were very expensive

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

    • incredible, istanbul is very lively

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

    • did not get any out of work experiences

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Advertising, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Business Management

International

November 2012