Transformation Business Partner Review

I had a great team which made my internship extremely enjoyable. I also had the opportunity to get involved in a charity challenge which allowed me to arrange events for colleagues which was fun.

I definitely think my colleagues valued my opinion. However, because of the area I was placed in, it was very difficult to have any valuable input into my colleagues work.

I have had no real interaction with my line manager as they have been extremely busy and often in different locations to myself. However, I have a senior manager who has really helped me in the last few weeks and has provided great support.

I wasn't ever really apart from during my own projects and charity events.

I was given very little responsibility due to the nature of the work. However, the team always got me involved where they could.

I have definitely improved my soft skills which will really benefit me whatever career path I choose to follow. I have also improved my analytical skills by assessing budgets and funding requests. The internship has been crucial in developing skills that will be essential in the future.

My office has a great atmosphere. Everyone is very relaxed but gets their work done. People are always available for a chat and to provide any help.

Unfortunately, when I joined the group my team was going through a lot of changes, particularly with management. For this reason, my internship was not that well set up. All the work I had to complete was left right until the end.

I feel the company provided me a lot of opportunities to develop myself. I was free to shadow various areas of the business which gave me a well rounded view of LBG. I also got involved with charity work and a finance project. LBG also allowed me to join graduates on a Lunch and Learn where a speaker would discuss more about their area of the business.

I would love to work for LBG as it has such a great work culture and environment. I also feel they develop their graduates well throughout the three years and provide the opportunity to complete a professional qualification. I hope to be referred onto the graduate scheme.

I chose to commute from home meaning I did not move into the accommodation provided. This made it harder for me to socialise with other interns. However, I have been out on a number of occasions with my team and some of the interns I met through projects we were involved in.

It is London so it will be more expensive around this area but it is certainly doable. I did not move out of home which made it easier for me. The biggest expense would be travel as trains are costly.

Yes, as mentioned previously I got involved in other projects which were outside the remit of my role.