TB Strategy Intern Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The office was very friendly and I felt the work I was given to do was useful to the team.

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

    • I received positive feedback from my team and about the usefulness of my work.

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

    • My team and line manager were always happy to answer my questions or provide assistance.

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

    • I could have handled more work.

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

    • I worked on my own project, however it didn't have any direct impact on others work so it clearly wasn't that important to the team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It has been helpful to me in deciding which career direction I'd like to follow

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly and happy to talk.

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

    • I was given a structure project.

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

    • I don't feel the firm invested much in me, except some of my line manager's time.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a referral but they are inflexible at deferring the place for 1 year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most of the interns in the office met for lunch and went out after work on a weekly basis.

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

    • Usual prices for a northern city.

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

    • Worked in the city centre.

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

    • Only charity work

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking, Management Consulting

North West

August 2013

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