Control Room Analyst Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was pretty good, but often a little boring.

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

    • I felt extremely valued...I even called one of my fondest colleagues 'Mum'!

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

    • I felt comfotable asking a lot of questions with the reasurrance that my colleagues would kindly and consistently help me out.

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

    • Quite busy; but it did vary. It could one day be really hectic and on another very slow.

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

    • Considering the job was alien to me i was designated quite a bit of responsibility.

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

    • As I've been more of an admnistrator, I haven't picked up many transferrable skills (though I feel like my interpersonal skills have been bolstered considerably).

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • An atmoshpere of camaraderie. Very relaxed; I felt at ease.

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

    • Well organised and structure. Though could've been more structured

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

    • Honestly, not masses of training, but a few helpful webinars.

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

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

    • The intership has showed me that I definitely don't want to work in finance or baking.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good; I met a lot of lovely and people very didferent to myself which was refreshing

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

    • Free accommodation. Fairly expensive drinks.

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

    • Not bad

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

    • Limited opportunities

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

London

August 2013

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