Account Manager Support Review

by Handelsbanken

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • My internship was really enjoyable. I worked with fantastic people and was able to gain valuable knowledge and insight into the banking sector.

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

    • I felt valued and trusted within the organisation. This was evident in my workload and responsibilities, as I was assigned to do complex projects and tasks.

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

    • Support was always available from those who I worked with, but the onus was placed upon me to ask for help when needed.

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

    • As time went by I became more and more integrated in the daily work cycle, and had my own responsibilities which kept me busy.

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

    • As I proved that I was capable and hard working the level of responsibility placed upon me increased. I was trusted with tasks that were challenging and important, but wasn't expected to do things beyond my level of understanding or knowledge.

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

    • The experience and skills gained whilst on my internship has helped me decide a career in finance is for me. As a result I have chosen finance and economic based modules at university to better understand and prepare myself for my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A pleasant and professional environment. I received great career advice and plenty of support.

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

    • The internship programme with Handelsbanken seems fairly new, and it is structured and coordinated well.

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

    • I felt like Handelsbanken invested heavily in me, even to the extent that I was offered part time work when I returned to university.

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

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

    • There are fantastic opportunities for young people within Handelsbanken. The bank is growing and they are looking for young, capable and promising people to join their workforce.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were encouraged to meet with other interns, and even swap branches so we could be exposed to be a wider culture and knowledge within the bank. We were mentored by young employees who had been on the internship programme themselves.

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

    • I was able to work at a branch close to where I live, so there was no extra travel or living costs.

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

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

    • I was invited and encouraged to take place in social events after work, and was able to broaden my network of professionals in the area.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

November 2017

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