Colleague Capability Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The internship gave me a lot of insight into how the bank works and my line manager helped me to tailor the experience to exactly what I wanted to get out of it.

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

    • Colleagues always made me feel welcome within the team, showed that my projects mattered and made a real contribution to the team , and gave me advice when I asked for it.

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

    • My line manager was brilliant in providing support during the internship journey and helping me to get the most out of it.

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

    • I was never too busy and I always seemed to have the right amount to do.

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

    • I was given full responsibility over my projects and my role in the charity events.

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

    • I think that this internship has provided me with many transferrable skills that will help with me degree and a future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a great place to work with a very friendly team.

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

    • The internship was mostly organised by my line manager on the job and she was brilliant in helping me get what I wanted out of it.

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

    • I think they invested a lot in preparatory training during the initial weeks and helping me to get to grips with what I would be doing and gain a better understanding of the bank.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • The organisation is vast and full of great opportunities, with a renowned graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I became very friendly with my fellow interns and colleagues and attended social events.

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

    • Cardiff is not overly expensive if you go to the right places.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was good for a variation of tastes with good restaurants and cocktail bars, as well as clubs and pubs.

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

    • Social activities could be organised within teams outside of work.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2018

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