Contractor - SW FD Annuities & Protection, Group Finance Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The team has given me plenty of responsibility to ensure I can get stuck into some real work. Not only this but various people across the team have given me jobs so I have seen I wide area of business/

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

    • Very much so. However, i have occasionally been restricted by the technology as I havent ever had full access to all information. Another point is that occasionally I have felt used and haven't recieved much credit/feedback.

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

    • There has always been somebody to help. The first week was the most difficult however as I couldn't get stuck into much work so felt a bit lost.

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

    • About right. Some days I would be overly busy, some I wouldn't have much to do, it was trying to find a balance.

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

    • A good amount.

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

    • My excel skills have come beyond what i could've imagined. Also the knowledge of the industry has hugely developed.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Dependant on the work load mainly.

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

    • Could've been better at the start, however overall it was good.

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

    • The scholarship scheme means the company are quite invested. The company throughout the intership also provided various training sessions to develope skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fairly good, but will be more relevant on the next internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of drinks and nights out within interns.

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

    • Edinburgh is an expensive city.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I go to uni here so may be a little bias, but its great fun

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

    • Played cricket and football through the company.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary, Financial Management

Scotland

August 2016

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