Colleague Engagement Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the 10 weeks I spent at lloyds. It was a great insight into the company.

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

    • I felt like my opinion was taken on board as if I was a permanent employee. I was given responsibility and I felt my opinion was valued.

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

    • My manager was incredibly supportive. I have weekly 121's and in-between this time I felt more than happy too approach him for support.

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

    • Some days were busier than others. However this meant I could take on different types of work giving me a wider experience.

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

    • I never felt undermined by my manager or the rest of the team. They made me feel like part of the team with just as much responsibility and that I was trusted.

    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 degree is quite different to my internship but this was freely my choice. I think the internship will definitely help me in later life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very welcoming and friendly. I even enjoyed going into work - everyone was lovely.

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

    • My manager was very organised beforehand with a schedule and all the equipment I needed.

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

    • Shadowing in other departments was constantly offered to me as well as being involved in ten activities. I felt like the company were investing in me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I would definitely like a job working for LBG later in life. The internship was excellent.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social side of things were great. The interns living away from home were put into accommodation together and the charity challenge helped a lot.

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

    • I was based in Leeds - as LBG paid for the accommodation that wasn't a problem. Restaurants and bars were reasonably priced.

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

    • The nightlife is great in Leeds because there's so much variety. Living with other interns only imoroved this.

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

    • I was welcomed in taking a part in a day to make a different which was great. I was also invited to team night outs.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Banking, Business Management, Customer Service, Insurance & Risk Management

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2015

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