Operations Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • My internship was challenging and gave me a valuable knowlage of the company and the sector

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

    • Everyone was lovely and challenging, my bosses gave me work that I felt was worthwile

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • They were approachable and they understood what I wanted to gain from this internship.

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

    • It was in a busy department, it allowed me to use my initiative and I could always find work!

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

    • I felt like I was given responsibility and that I worked with the whole team

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

    • It gave me an understanding of where my strengths and weaknesses are and how to improve. I now know the area I want to proceed in to once I have graduated

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was lovely, and the managers understood the challenges they faced. Meetings showed how management really cared about the general atmosphere. The people were absolutely lovely. We even did a mini-Olympics!

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

    • This was the first time the department took part in the internship programme I am have confidence that it will build on practice. The placement was organised very well and we even had a meeting for all the interns from the various departments.

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

    • They really took time to improve my learning experience.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I can get fast tracked to the interview stage for a graduate position.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was individual efforts to co-ordinate placements however the co-ordinator helped and the people were lovely and the graduates were really effective organising everyone.

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

    • It wasn't too bad. It was a paid internship so I managed to balance all of my outgoings

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

    • It was not a university town but behind my offices there were pubs and nice bars.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You can do as much as you wanted.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

October 2012

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