Responsible Business Scholar Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it more as it went on. I went thought a patch where I felt I couldn't reach out to anyone but this went away and I realised I could.

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

    • More as time went on.

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

    • Not until I asked for it and made it clear I needed it.

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

    • Not that busy, I had time to procrastinate but it depended on the day

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very little

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I enjoyed my placement. I learnt a lot about my self and the professional environment that I had never been exposed to before. I am glad I did this placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • At time very, very dull with everyone working so hard however things picked up and we went out more together as a team for drinks and lunches. Sometimes the atmosphere was a bit tense with the work load.

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

    • Not very. I got given jobs as the placement went on, but more to lighten up other peoples work load.

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

    • I believe the firm invested in the programme. They want us to further our learning and get involved with different departments and see new things.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are appealing as the grad scheme is a very viable option for my future. However I do feel a little trapped into doing it.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes thre were lots of events and charity fundraising parties etc.

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

    • Very expensive as it is in central London (Liverpool Street). However I lived at home so the cost of rent was nothing therefore I was able to save some money for university.

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

    • Good, lots of bars and clubs

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

    • Yes, there were many opportunities to go out with colleagues on nights out or even just drinks after work on a Friday

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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