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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
very enjoyable experience, lots of challenges
Always felt a part of the team. Myviews were as important as other team members'
weekly catch up meeting with manager, support with new systems and technical knowledge
can occasionaly be not that busy, but there are online courses to keep you busy
I was given the responsibility of over 23,000 accounts
Excellent excel, communication, management and teamwork skills
The Company
Friendly but they let you get on with your work when busy
most information and events were well organised
Many training courses set up especially for interns
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
All interns have the option to apply for the graduate programme straight after the internship ends
The Culture
Lots of nights out!
Unsure - I live at home and travel into work
City centre, with lots of bars, pubs and clubs nearby
yes, a few community events and company events
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
Yorkshire and Humberside
August 2010