Commercial Banking - Products (Summer Intern) Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a comfortable working atmosphere and developing a good relationship with my colleagues made the experience more enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was extremely friendly as well as appreciative of any tasks that I completed for them.

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

    • My line manager was really helpful and I recieved positive feedback after completing projects. We also had an informal chat half way through the process to discuss my progress.

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

    • Some days were extremely busy whereas others were quiet but obviously that depends on what work needs doing.

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

    • Quite a lot, when possible.

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

    • First hand experience is always best. I wouldnt know what it was like to work in a bank if i had never done it so these skills are extremely valuable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and light hearted.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Quite good.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Everyone was always willing to answer any questions or tell us more about their department.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I dont know yet, need to wait and see but my manager was happy with my performance.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on really well and regularly met up and went out. Everyone was really nice and i would like to think i would keep in contact with a few of them.

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

    • I was working in the city so it was really expensive. Luckily i live in London anyway so did not have to pay for accomadation. Travel and socialising was very expensive as expected.

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

    • We went out nearly every week and if not just went for a few drinks after work.

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

    • Not really.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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