UX Designer at LBG Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement in Digital Banking. It was so varied and I gained a lot of insight into the world wide web and how it works and how to be successful in it.

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

    • My colleagues are amazing. They welcomed me with open arms and were always there to support me. Really lovely people

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

    • The support was amazing. There was never a time when I felt there was nobody I could turn to.

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

    • I always had something interesting to do. The job were really too. I was never doing the same thing from one day to the next.

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

    • I was made lead designer on the 'how to apply for a credit card page' and that was perfect for me.

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

    • I knew a lot of what was included in the webinars but for design and digital, the training I received was perfect and really useful. I got a great insight.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was really good because the customer service side was fun and everyone in digital is really friendly and fun. Everyone is approachable and open to a laugh. Everyone works really hard but there's no competition or blame culture here. Perfect.

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

    • Really organised. My line manager didn't plan everything but he was spontaneous, always had something in the pipeline for me and was always on the lookout for opportunities.

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

    • I was given a realistic challenge which was really insightful and beneficial. I was also challenged in my everyday work. I felt very invested in.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very. I don't know if I got onto the graduate scheme yet but I really want it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Perfect. I loved my accommodation and my colleagues were always inviting me out

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

    • Fine, affordable and plenty of choice of shops and transport.

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

    • Amazing! Leeds has a great atmosphere. We loved it

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

    • Not really. There was day to make a difference and our charity challenge but not much more other than after work drinks :) which was fine

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2016

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