Assistant Human Resources Manager Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a great experience which improved my confidence and provided me with skills that I will use back at university and in my future career.

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

    • My colleagues were very welcoming and gave me many opportunities with high importance. I was constantly getting positive feedback and therefore I felt highly valued

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

    • My line manager and surrounding colleagues were very supportive and were all happy to answer any questions. My manager and I had one to ones where she would give me feedback and all colleagues were very approachable

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

    • There were very few days where I wasnt busy. My colleagues ensured that I always had work to be getting on with and so it was a great experience

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility by my line manager and colleagues where I was asked to complete work that was used in senior management meetings.

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

    • The training that I received will definitely help me in my future career and my studies. I am more confident, my communication is better and I have more of an understanding of the business world.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The team were all very welcoming and they provided us with welcome drinks. They are now having a focus on engagement to try and increase it within the office.

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

    • At the beginning it was a little bit shaky, with some people not knowing about the internship. However once we got into it it was fine.

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

    • The firm has invested largely in us and my line manager was very good at helping me pull together an objective and development plan.

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

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

    • The future prospects are high, my line manager has been complimentary with my performance and therefore I am hoping to secure a place on the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nothing was organised and it was very difficult to speak to other interns in the company.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is not cheap and therefore any after work drinks cost a lot.

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

    • Nightlife is good but didnt go out on week nights

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We were able to get involved in the charity challenge where we raised money for alzheimers uk and scotland but other than that no.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

London

August 2013

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