Commercial Banking Intern Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was quite a relaxed one, workload was not that heavy and support was always available. Depending on your personality, fitting in the larger/smaller team is very easy, people are welcoming and make you feel part of the bigger picture.

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

    • I helped my colleagues with various tasks and everytime received good feedback and they relied on me with certain task which made me feel valuable to the team. We even went together to social events which made me feel welcomed among the larger team.

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

    • Management team has been very supportive and guided me most of the times through my daily tasks/activities

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

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

    • As well as the daily tasks, I have been given two projects where I took the lead on

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

    • Most of the skills that were required I have previously developed, more likely it was an enhancepent/building up on those existing already.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A good balance of fun/regular chats and serious work when needed. The atmosphere was welcoming and not stresful but sometimes towards the end of the day it could get a bit dull.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • With a few glitches there and there, the overall setting up of the internship was quite well organised having a mix of activities/tasks and projects to feel that you have played a good part during your 2 moths or so

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

    • Good webinars, great support network and sponsored trips to conferences/ project working

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

    • National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, looking forawrd for the graduate scheme. A very good company culture.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was based in Southampton alongside another intern, therefore not having many social events among interns. However, I was based in student halls and there were plenty of students around (even in the summer) to hang out/socialise/go out.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • Pretty good choice of pubs/clubs to go to

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

South West

August 2016

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