Manager Review

by Lloyd's of London

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Really good internship- great development opportunities and good exposure to senior leaders

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

    • Felt valued I was able to sit down with senior colleagues who were happy to donate their time to me was very good

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

    • Regular 1:1s with line manger and mentor as well as lots of face to face training time

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Not thus busy at the beginning of the placement this improved later on as I got into project work bit I would have liked to have been busier

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Little responsibility was given more shadowing

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed lots of skills such as leadership and networking

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Nice atmosphere really cool offices in a good location in London lots of good restaurants and bars for socialising after work

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

    • The induction was good bit could have been more structured from start to finish

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of training and good induction

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Very appealing I would like to apply for the graduate programme

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fun social scene lots of other grads and interns and good location for drinks

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

    • Very expensive in lkndon and location. Was no subsidised

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

    • As I've said good location and restaurants and bars

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

    • A few bit you had to push it to make friends and social arrangements

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

International

November 2014

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