Commercial Banking Intern Review

Getting an insight into the work of the corporate banking team, looking at how they manage corporate customers including their accounts and services. Completing work similar to that required if working full-time in the team. Meeting daily with my manager to catch up and discuss the day ahead - activities and schedule. Over the course of the internship, completing a business project presentation.

I have developed my team-working skills by working with others, especially as part of the business project. Similarly I have developed my time management & critical thinking skills. New skills are more role-specific and technical, including using the banks' tools and sofware.

I was given a fair and appropriate level of responsibility. Much of this came from having access to sensitive information and otherwise confidential material, but also from the tasks that I had been given to complete, some of which will form part of the real bank's work.

I have received a lot of support during my internship, both from the early careers team and my manager. They have offered plenty of opportunities to seek support, provided a wealth of resources, and always been there to help. Every week was clearly planned out so I could see exactly what was going on and when. The internship was executed very well.

The company culture is great, it's very kind, warm, welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed and enables you to feel yourself at work. I did not feel out of place and quickly integrated into my team. The collaborative approach to working in the office has made working in groups even easier. The whole environment is easy to fit into and comfortable.

I have really enjoyed my internship. I believe it has given me a unique inside view into the workings of a bank, especially the work that my team do, and what the day-to-day looks like. Everything has been varied and well planned out, without being too much. It's been a huge learning experience and I feel a lot more confident about my future career.

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My advice would be to do plenty of research into the group and it's purpose, looking at what the bank expects from it's people. Make sure you highlight who you are as an individual throughout the application process. Take time to understand what team you're going into as well, as there is a lot of choice. Always ask for feedback too.