Summer Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Rotational programme, got to to know all the different desks at Corporate & Investment banking.

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

    • Very approachable juniors and seniors. Had lot of fun and support in and out the office.

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

    • In the trading desks people are more busy due to intensive nature of their job but in general it was very good.

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

    • Due to summer season things are more quiet. However, we have to do desk work and internship tasks (weekly presentations) so handling both at the same time was challenging.

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

    • I was able to help with life projects however not much involvement due to compliance reasons.

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

    • My degree studies are quite focused in finance therefore I had a great exposure to things I have to do in a daily basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Huge diversity of nationalities and great working atmosphere. Everyone is very comprehensive and get involved with the interns as junior talent is growing a lot in the bank.

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

    • As it was a rotational programme it varied upon the desk. Some desks had a more structured schedule for the intern while others staffed upon demand.

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

    • A lot. At the moment the bank is going through a restructuring process in terms of workforce, trying to hire junior talent as much as possible so growing very fast and aiming at the future.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Lots of offers from a wide variety of places.

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

    • Refinery and Mestizo 20 metres away.

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

    • Not much going on during the summer time but definitely invited to all the events taking place.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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