Audit Internship Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • My internship provided me with great opportunities to network with valuable contacts and gain skills which will aid me throughout my career upon graduating from university.

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

    • My colleagues trusted me to do jobs within the team and valued my output which fed into the overall project. This inspired me with confidence.

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

    • My line manager thoroughly supported me throughout my ten-week internship and ensured that he had a weekly catch up with me to ensure that I was on target to achieve my objectives.

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

    • Since my work was largely dependent on other stakeholders throughout the business, my workload varied tremendously throughout the internship. At times I would be extremely busy with competing deadlines, whilst at other times I didn't have as much to do.

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

    • I was given some responsibility but not a lot.

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

    • Learned valuable time management and prioritisation skills as a result of my placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good atmosphere within my team, however, as my team was only 5-6 individuals within a larger office, the overall environment within our office was largely quiet.

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

    • The internship was very well organised, from the initial training, to events throughout the internship.

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

    • We were given extensive e-learning topics to complete prior to beginning our internship

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Received a graduate job offer on completion of my internship

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was practically no social scene among st fellow interns.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • it was cheap

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

    • Excellent night life

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

    • Yes there were many

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

October 2013

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