Operations Liaison Group Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I sometimes don't have enough tasks to do

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

    • I feel part of the team and feel I can contribute to the workload

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

    • Good training and easy to ask questions

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

    • Sometimes I didn't have enough to do

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was supervised initially and then allowed to do my work on my own. I felt pleased that they gave me responsibility.

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

    • Good insight into the world of banking

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone seems to enjoy working in the Santander offices

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

    • It felt slightly last minute but that was only due to me moving departments unexpectedly

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The initial training was beneficial and would build towards a career with Santander

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider taking a job with them

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • People seem quite work oriented so there wasn't as much of a social feel as I had expected.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive as it's in central London

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

    • I've heard it's good

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

    • There are some charity events organised.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2013

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