General Management Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    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?
  • 4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Thoroughly impressed by the support given. Weekly one to ones and mid and end placement reviews to manage performance and set expectations.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Varied. Mostly busy, but even when not working you can read up on other areas or make work for yourself.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Given a reasonable amount of responsibility. More towards the end of the internship as I had proved that I was not a liability.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Invaluable experience with customer and project management in banking.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Great organisation from HR and put into practice by line manager and colleagues.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • No formal training but allowed to speak to people and read up on divisions and business areas outside the one I was working in.

    4/5

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

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Majority of interns are offered graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Went out at least once a week.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Lived at home, but cheap anyway.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Northern city, plenty of things to do.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Cannot comment personally but there was opportunity for those interested.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2013


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