Summer Internship - Coverage Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, its a 'nice' bank, so you can get exposure to markets without the long hours and repression.

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

    • My colleagues made an effort to involve me and would field any questions I had.

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

    • I have learned an incredible amount from my manager. He helped introduct me to people across the bank and made a concious effort to help my development.

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

    • A good amount of busy, always things to be getting on with, but without intense time pressure.

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

    • I was given ownership on a few good projects, but did not get to meet any clients.

    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 learned a lot from working at Lloyds, it will definitely help me going forward in making career decisions.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was subdued versus what I expected for a bank, which I quite liked.

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

    • Well organised, clear feedback etc.

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

    • We had talks across both products and coverage to really learn to understand the oppurtunities we would get if we joined the graduate scheme.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have not yet had my final review to learn about whether I will get the job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene, but slow starting. Lloyds does not put on any social events for you which is a real shame.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London... Horrendous cost.

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

    • The city and beyond is always fun for nightlife.

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

    • Not really unfortunately.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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