Management Review

by Deutsche Bank

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was an excellent experience with a very well structured training program. My colleagues were very friendly and supportive.

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

    • I was given early responsibility and relied upon to deliver value-adding tasks.

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

    • I found that senior management were always keen to answer my questions when approached, and they also expressed an active interest in me and my placement.

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

    • There were periods where I had little to do and some times where I was working under pressure.

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

    • My line manager trusted my ability to deliver and gave me a good amount of responsibilty.

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

    • gained a lot of discipline and hard working work ethic

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The floor was understood the importance of completing designated tasks in a relaxed atmosphere

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

    • On the whole, it worked very well. My line manager had a schedule for the organised events and appreciated the importance of the experience in networking with as many business areas as possible over the 9 weeks.

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

    • Initial training was excellent, as it taught the basics of the financial markets and the trade flow process. Also received training on Excel and developing soft skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A very friendly and ambitious organisation which really does invest in its interns and graduates to help them achieve their best.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns got together on a regular basis for nights out and drinks.

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

    • The cost of living was ok, as I live in London. They contributed towards the cost of living, which was very helpful. Liverpool Street has a few pubs and bars which are decently priced.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not much of a club scene, but many bars and restaurants.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were intern socials, organised by the bank aswell events organised by other interns

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2009

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