Assistant Product Manager Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, Lloyds ensured not only did you have a worthwhile internship secured but that you would also have a great social life by housing you with other interns.

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

    • My colleagues ensured I felt valued everyday and even gave me a card upon leaving.

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

    • My line manager was brilliant and ensured he always had time for me and that I fully understood the task at hand.

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

    • Most days I was the right level of busy, however at the start of the internship I didn't have much to do.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as possible but my manager and team members did step in when necessary.

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

    • My internship was not relevant to my degree however it has set me up for a promising career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet, but very chilled and friendly.

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

    • Everything was set up brilliantly, except some minor issues with pay.

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

    • Lloyds provided numerous webinars to help us understand the banking sector.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have accepted a placement on the graduate scheme and I am hoping to return to the same office, as they employees were so friendly.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes yes yes!

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

    • As Lloyds paid for our accomodation, our living costs were very low.

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

    • We lived in Leeds City centre and the nightlife was amazing.

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

    • Not organised activities but we organised lots ourselves as we all lived together.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Advertising, Retail Banking

North West

November 2014

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