Digital Internn Review

I found the placement really enjoyable. The culture was incredible with everyone being nice, and these includes the employees, the interns and the grads. Being paired up with a grad as a buddy is really useful as well and the work they give you provides you with a real sense of accomplishment.

My colleagues are extremely nice and they always are willing to talk and help me out. They explain things clearly and take the time out willingly. There is also regular feedback within the bank as well as people who are more senior taking the time to see how you are getting along and talk about what you have and want to accomplish.

The management was extremely good. They check up on you at the beginning and at the end of the week as a minimum which is really useful as it helps summarises what you need to do and what you have done. Also, they always respond to emails or instant messages straight away meaning whenever you need help they will always be there.

I was not too busy as I felt I could handle more but this was also because at the beginning it took time to set up with network access and what not. However, they do give you real tasks which makes you feel you are accomplishing something of real value.

The level of responsibility was quite significant and they trust you to get on with your work. They will not be on your shoulder constantly, however if you do require their help they will also be there. However, I felt that I could have been given more at certain points during the internship.

I do not think the job training will help me in my degree studies, however the skills you learn in terms of time management, being proactive and networking will help in general life. Therefore, in terms of beyond, the skills I learnt will greatly help, especially with the advise of always growing your network.

The office I was in was extremely modern with the advise to sit wherever you want with a laptop. I felt it was almost like Google or a technology company and this is where I believe the company is heading. It encourages the idea of being proactive and networking which I think is really good.

The internship was really well structured. For this year there was an intern project which all interns had to do and there are also three objectives which are set by your line manager depending on what division you are based in. These objectives will be what you work on throughout the weeks.

I think there could have been more training and development in terms of skills learnt however there were more skills in terms of developing character and skill traits which they focus on more. By this I mean things such as networking and being proactive which they encourage strongly and certain other aspects such as being an innovator.

They encourage a potential graduate scheme which is good.

Yes there were several intern socials as well as all the interns being extremely nice and getting along providing a strong social scene. Some people will go to a bar after work on Friday were there is happy hour and during the work day sometimes the interns sit together which is nice.

As it was in London it was quite expensive.

There was no clubbing nightlife but very good bars.

Not really.