Client Management Intern Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I was exposed to a variety of projects and really enjoyed all the work I was given. I also had the opportunity to work with other business areas as well as my own.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued and was given real responsibility throughout the internship.

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

    • There were weekly meetings with my manager who provided very useful feedback and support, as did my buddy and mentor.

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

    • At the beginning of the internship I wasn't too busy, but as I became more familiar with the role and business the workload picked up to an appropriate level.

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

    • I was given a good amount of responsibility, not too much I felt overwhelmed but enough to feel like I was providing a valuable contribution.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills, knowledge and experience I gained with Amex will no doubt help me in my future career and I really value the experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone works very hard but there are strong bonds with in the team and the atmosphere is not stressful.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was structure throughout and clear goals set from the beginning. Activities were planned throughout both work related and socially.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were internal training aspects and the opportunity to develop was clear but there were no official training qualifications associated with my placement.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future opportunities are good and there is chance to gain graduate positions the year after the internship. Further employment in the company is encouraged.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns all got to spend a lot of time together both in Amex organised and outside events. The organised events were by far one of my favourite parts of the internship.

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

    • We socialised a lot, but in Central London it is not cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is pretty good!

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

    • There were some opportunities (like sport and events) aimed at more long term staff, mostly on the internship you were involved with specific activities for interns.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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