Retail Intern in Wealth Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I greatly enjoyed my time with Lloyds. There was a really friendly atmosphere throughout and the work done was challenging and enjoyable because of that.

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

    • I worked with really friendly people throughout, and always felt valued.

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

    • If I ever had any queries then the managers were happy to take time out of their schedule to help me with whatever it was

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

    • Generally I always had a task, but some days were simply work shadowing. However this is just a symptom of an internship generally.

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

    • I was given as much freedom as regulations allowed, for instance within a week I was speaking with clients regularly on the phone.

    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 learned many great skills, particularly communication and teamwork. These are invaluable going forward. It was a great insight into working in the bank.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Brilliant atmosphere in my office the whole time, very social and friendly but also focused on completing tasks.

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

    • This was a bit of a stumbling block for the internship, for instance I was initially rejected by Lloyds and then invited to interview, which was confusing. Though saying that, during my time at the bank I'd say my schedule was well organised.

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

    • Invested a lot of time and effort into helping me initially, and making sure I felt welcomed and part of the team. There were also webinars throughout the internship, but honestly I did not find them useful and thought they were a distraction from getting work done with my team.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing indeed, and I will be seriously considering the subsequent graduate offer that I have received.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes colleagues were always keen to involve me in any social events which I appreciated and improved my overall experience.

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

    • It's London so it's expensive. Be prepared for a £10 note not to cover 2 pints.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great pubs for after work drinks in the city but couldn't really comment on nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there was a charity challenge throughout and as previously mentioned, colleagues were always happy to involve me in anything.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2016

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