Media Relations Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Struggled with being in an office environment all day

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

    • Some valued more than others, new manager of team was really nice and inclusive.

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

    • Better when the new manager of team arrived.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Sometimes busier than others.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some tasks more exciting than others.

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

    • Writing skills have improved

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Open plan so seemed busy although quiet on some days.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Plan was not really useful as it was more integrated with what I could be as it was very fast paced.

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

    • More time given by new manager and people sat down and helped me with things.

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

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

    • Unsure yet

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes but from london so have base here

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

    • Cheap for London and nice to be so central as didn't have to pay for transport.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Always something going on

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

    • Lots and lots

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Retail Banking, Journalism & Publishing

London

August 2013

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