General Management Intern Digital Compliance and Control Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a really worthwhile experience. At first I was unsure but as the weeks went on my confidence grew and I really started to enjoy the work I was doing and the atmosphere I was in.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The team I belonged to were really friendly and I felt like I was really part of the team from early on in my placement. Unfortunately I felt undervalued by some other colleagues who regularly accepted meeting invites but then didn't turn up. I can completely understand that they have more important things to do but they could have at least cancelled the meeting or dropped me an email to say they wouldn't be there.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager seems to be the busiest person in the company but always made time for me. I was given great career advice from both my line manager and other team members.

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

    • I received gradually more work as my placement progressed which was really good. There was never too much which was good but i was left with not much to do on a couple of days.

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

    • I was basically in charge of the project i was working on which has been a completely invaluable experience

    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 think that this placement has helped me to improve my communication, teamworking and project management skills. My aim is to go on to a graduate scheme after uni and i think this experience will really help me to find my feet fast in my next job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A really good friendly and relaxed atmosphere, there was laughing and joking but not so much that it seemed people were'nt working, a very good balance.

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

    • The majority of the internship was very well run particullarly the open and closing events. My line manager didn't always know what he was supposed to do but it was nothing that i couldn't find out for him.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were some interesting talks and webinars put on by the company of interns to help us develop our understanding and skills. The training tool for normal colleagues was also made available to us.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We socialised within the office but not outside, it worked because we all lived quite far away from each other.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's London, It's expensive

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

    • We are right next to Soho

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is always something going on somewhere

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

London

August 2013

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