Emerging Talent Intern Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • An absolutely fantastic opportunity. The team I was placed with were welcoming, professional, extremely friendly and happy to treat as more than 'the intern'. I was given real responsibility and real projects to deliver.

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

    • I really felt my work was valued, and colleagues were happy to give constructive criticism when asked.

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

    • I received regular feedback and help when I got stuck, and my line manager was without a doubt the best boss I've ever had.

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

    • Some days I was run off my feet, and on others I had to keep myself busy but there were normally no shortage of tasks to be working on.

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

    • See above.

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

    • The skills I learned and the confidence I gained have already helped me in the continuance of my university studies, and they have undoubtedly helped me beyond university as I have been offered a position on the graduate programme!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic. Everyone was really friendly, and willing to have a laugh as well as getting on with the professional side of the job.

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • See above.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many social event were organised, and there was a great atmosphere among the interns.

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

    • I worked in Central London so cost of living was high, but London is always worth it!

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

    • Great. I was right on London Bridge, with easy access to plentiful restaurants and bars etc.

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

    • There was a fortnightly 'Procurement Football' session which was great fun and a good chance for some exercise.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Banking

London

November 2010

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