HR Summer Intern - Culture & Engagement Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at Lloyds Banking Group as I was valued by my colleagues as not just an intern but a member of the team. I was also given important projects and tasks which made my internship thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues and everyone I met. Everyone had time to grab a coffee and explain to me their role and experiences.

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

    • Throughout my internship I was thoroughly guided and supported by not only my line manager but also my team leader and all other members of my team.

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

    • On a daily basis I was kept really busy with the project I was working on which didn't allow me to get bored and gave me a sense of worth throughout the 10 weeks.

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

    • I felt that I was given a lot of responsibility and accountability throughout my internship which allowed me to reach my full potential and made me feel valued.

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

    • I have taken the skills I developed back with me to university. They have allowed me to be more productive with time-managing my days and have given me the confidence to hand out accountability, roles and responsibility during society meetings,

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was friendly but also efficient. Everyone had time to talk to me but no one seemed to be wasting any time.

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

    • My internship was well organised in terms of my 10 weeks at the Lloyds Banking Group although I felt that some elements could have been organised better such as the Charity Challenge for interns.

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

    • Lloyds Banking Group invested a lot of time and effort during my 10 week internship which allowed me to reach my potential. In particular, I travelled up to Edinburgh to meet the rest of my team.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employment prospects are appealing and I have been offered a place on the graduate scheme next year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I believe there was a really good social scene amongst the interns/scholars that stayed in the provided accommodation but feel there could have been more for those that didn't.

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

    • Quite expensive - as it was central London.

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

    • Good but quite expensive.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Aside from Charity Challenge events and meetings, there weren't that many opportunities outside of work to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

London

November 2014

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