Pensions Service Excellence Consultant Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was good, however I found it extremely different from anything I've done before, as it is not related to my degree or previous employment.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was welcomed and everyone was consistently friendly.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very supportive if needed, a little difficult to find time for a quality discussion to lay out clear tasks.

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

    • Found that I often got through tasks too quickly and then left with nothing to do as management often too busy to give clear tasks.

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

    • Responsibility for a few tasks, however often helping other managers with jobs.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very good for adding to the CV, not in the slightest related to my degree (Zoology), so not helpful on that front.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of fun charity events, everyone easy to talk to and friendly.mvery approachable also.

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

    • Found tasks a little too easy and quick to get through at times, however start to finish was okay.

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

    • Not to a great extent, however I did feel valued in my role with assisting managers.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are completely unrelated to my degree, so it's not particularly appealing. However, they are a good company to work for and appearing on that front.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of opportunity to engage with fellow interns and staff.

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

    • Edinburgh is quite an expensive place to socialise.

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

    • During Edinburgh fringe time, no shortage of things to do.

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

    • Plenty of encouragement for volunteering and socialising.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking

Scotland

August 2015

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