Finance Intern Review

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the experience. Particularly the exposure to so much of the bank we were given.

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

    • They treated me with respect and gave me a good amount of work to do. They were also very happy to answer all of my questions.

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

    • The support network for us was excellent. Everyone is assigned a manager, a current person on the grad scheme and two senior employees.

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

    • My team were very good. No crazily early starts or late nights, really was a 9-6 job.

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

    • A fair amount of responsibility and I was given a lot of independence which was great.

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

    • It was an invaluable experience, from just living and working in London for 10 weeks, soft skills such as networking, to more technical skills such as the programmes and excel.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People worked hard and concentrated but most people were happy to chat. There are 3 large screen TVs on each side of the office so you are able to watch the news and all the big events.

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

    • HR were very good.

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

    • People spent a lot of time teaching us.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very excited to start next September!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of people were up for going out for meals and drinks.

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

    • canary wharf is expensive!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bars and restaurants around.

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

    • Lots of sport and networks.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

London

August 2014

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