Tactical Planning Consultant Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have thorooughly enjoyed my internship in the telephone banking area of Lloyds Banking Group. The work has been varied and I have recieved lots of support from my fellow colleagues.

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

    • I have felt very valued by my colleagues who have helped me to settle in and worked with my with the LBG intern charity challenge.

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

    • Support and Guidance has been brilliant. I couldn't have asked for any more.

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

    • I have been busy throughout. When I have needed to ask for more work it has been given to me straight away which is important.

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

    • I have been given ample responsibility. Due to the nature of the area there is a lot to learn in only ten weeks so for my skill set I have been given a significant amount 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?

    • Team work, cooperation, auditing, working in a business environment are all skills I will take away with me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My area with my team has been interesting however the other area is a call centre so I have had little contact with those colleagues througout my internship as they tend to stay on the telephone lines directly talking to customers.

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

    • Everything was set up for my arrival including my manager blocking her diary for the first week of the internship to train me for the role.

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

    • All colleagues particuarly those on site spent a long time working on my personal development throughout the internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Possibility of a referral to the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • One group night out.

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

    • Lived at home so no different to home.

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

    • Lived at home so no different to home.

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

    • Lots of charity work to get invovled in.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Retail Banking, Banking

North West

August 2013

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