Work experience Review

by Standard Chartered

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Rating

3.2/5
  • About You
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Good fun and a welcoming team

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • People were always willing to help

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • As a work experience visitor, some guidance was given (on and off)

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

    • It was an early insight week, so not much

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • relatively well structured, with a few quiet moments

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly and welcoming throughout

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

    • Lots of people spent time with me

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Beyond rotations, not very much help

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Large focus on the firms unique culture which is very international

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very good since it was at an early stage of the decision making process

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was not paid or reimbursed expenses

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • High degree of work shadowing so many opportunities

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • No specific events for networking

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I heard of a staff cricket match and client events

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Good experience and helpful for the future

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

South East

June 2013

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