Finance Undergraduate Review

by Newcastle Building Society

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Great place to work and I've learnt a lot over the year which will stay with me for life.

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

    • Everyone really approachable and helped me whether I was part of their department or not.

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

    • Again, throughout the business whether I was speaking to my own manager or a business leader elsewhere I always received the help and guidance I needed.

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

    • Most of my work consisted of project work rather than the same tasks I would do everyday and put it this way I was never bored! I always had plenty to do and I believe this has set me up well for the world of work as I begin my career in the finance sector.

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

    • I assisted on a number of projects within my team and on many occasions left to make my own decisions, manage my on time and given the freedom to make an impression across the business. I also co-led on a business wide early talent project.

    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 was required to complete a yearlong module whilst in the business from my university, the insights I gained from day-to-day work really helped with this. I also think it will help me a lot as a I return to university for my final year in September.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Most days buzzing, I really liked the 'office' environment.

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

    • Plenty to do, lots of support and events organised throughout the year from our early talent manager.

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

    • I feel like I have learnt more in the past year in my placement than I have in three years at university.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I would have loved to have stayed with them on my return to university, however this was not possible. However, I would be interested in returning on one of their graduate schemes in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The early talent programme was great, I would go as far as saying I have made some friends for life from it.

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

    • Located in the centre of Newcastle, everything was reasonable.

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

    • Newcastle nightlife is great, couldn't recommend it more!

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

    • I actually support the early talent manager on a number of occasions outside of the business, especially at universities which gave me a great platform to work on my public speaking abilities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

August 2020

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