Risk Analyst Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • There was a good friendly atmosphere within the office with co-workers.

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

    • I feel my mentor particularly made me feel very valued.

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

    • Great mentors were provided.

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

    • At the beginning of the internship, I felt very underused. However, towards the end, I was happy with the contribution I was making towards the project.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility, particularly towards the end of the internship which I really enjoyed.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel that the skills I have gained in dealing with people more senior to me have really benefited me.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was quite disappointed initially with the set up of the internship, however towards the end it became more valid and important.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I feel that I wasn't given the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas and was only able to be in one area. However I was pleased with my experience in the department I worked in.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate programme is encouraged.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a good social aspect of work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very reasonable.

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

    • Brilliant, Manchester is a great city.

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

    • There were a few social organised activities over summer.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

November 2012

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