Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I found the work provided in my internship insightful and very educational to the financial sector.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My Line manager treated me equally as any other college in both his expectation and attitude towards me.

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

    • My Manager was understanding of my lack of financial knowledge and was very catering to it, enabling me to learn many new things.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had plenty of real and meaningful work to do everyday, having my diary full almost everyday.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility to contribute to the team in projects, while also working on a report that would be beneficial for the whole team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have developed stronger communication and financial skills which will be beneficial when I return to my studies.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was one which was warm and friendly.

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

    • The internship was organised well, allowing for me to network with different people in the bank, as well as other interns. Additionally, there was a long term intern project which required working in teams and developing various skills which constitute for team orientated activities.

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

    • There where mandatory training, as well as allowing me to speak to experts in fields in which I was interested in.

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

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

    • the investment banking division with in the bank is an avenue which I hope to explore after my internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene among colleges. It seemed that everyone knew everyone, which meant that at the end of the day towards the end of the week there were various social events.

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

    • London prices are very high for socialising especially in central London. Most common socialising venue would be a bar and drinks are quite expensive in London.

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

    • I did not explore the night life within the area in which I worked.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2018

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