Risk Analyst Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I did not enjoy it very much at the beginning but gradually began to enjoy it.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt a part of the team within the very first week.

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

    • I had weekly feedback sessions and managers were always free and happy to field any questions I had.

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

    • Just the right amount of work for my level, some days were particularly busy.

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

    • I was given ownership over various pieces of work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a lot about personal impact and first impressions and how other people perceive my actions which is something I had never before considered. I also learnt presentation, communication, excel, outlook and PowerPoint skills. I learnt the importance of time management and having a work-life balance, something I really should introduce to my university life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was friendly but formal.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • A lot I had weekly sessions and took part in e-learning courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I enjoyed my internship but am not sure as there are other employment areas I am considering. It is definitely a possibility.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I'm not very social but it was good.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cheap because I lived at home

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

    • I do not go clubbing so would not know, but from other people I have heard it is good

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

    • Not really.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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