Account manager support - Intern Review

by Handelsbanken

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The experience was very useful. there was an emphasis on customer experience as well as professional competence.

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

    • very much so they made me feel welcomed and thrust lots of responsibility on me in the beginning. There was a sense of ownership about what I was doing. This made workdays very rewarding and worthwhile. As much as possible they try to not make you feel like a pseudo - employee on the periphery, although to some extent it is inevitable.

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

    • There was a clear plan form the beginning of what objectives I was meant to meet in each week. There were personal logs to be filled in and conference calls to monitor progress.

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

    • Relatively busy. there are always the odd days that are less intense but overall there is always lots to do and lots to learn.

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

    • In terms of responsibility it is a gradual process. The more you ask for and demonstrate you can handle, the more you will be given.

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

    • The skills, Technical and otherwise learnt from the experience served to bridge the gap between some parts of academia and the more nuanced world of work. It is also helpful to see how things work in practice.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was fine generally, friendly and professional. Never any sort of tension and good team ethic.

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

    • It could have been more structured in terms of workdays and duties, but I do understand the emphasis on allowing the interns to delve into what they would personally like to learn.

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

    • In terms of personal development there is a lot that the bank will usually do to help you through your personal development plan.Through banking exams and other objectives, the bank does invest in its employees.

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

    • National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Very appealing, there is a strong emphasis on work life balance that would draw in anyone who wants to make a positive contribution.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Generally yes, we all got on pretty well and tried to support each other.

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

    • it was fine, I worked close to home and as such there wasn't really an added cost.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I wouldn't know personally, I'm assuming its fine if you're into that stuff.

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

    • yes, the city is fine and very homey there is lots to do to stay occupied.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Banking

Wales

August 2018

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