Financial Coordinator Review

by American Express

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I did not know what to expect of a Finance role, but I found it to be an excellent experience

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

    • Given complex and interesting analytical tasks and my input was always appreciated. I always felt as if my work has an impact.

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

    • My manager was always there for me, having a weekly one-on-one to discuss my priorities, difficulties and needs.

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

    • Each day was different, but it was my own choice how I filled my time. I never felt pressured or persuaded to work outside the normal working hours.

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

    • I was not running the show but the show would not run without me. I was an important element of my team, assisting people from my manager to the director and vice president.

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

    • Developed excellent analytical abilities, the confidence to tackle unknown tasks and network with senior leaders. I have also developed my work ethic in a corporate environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious colleagues but always approachable and with a smile on their face.

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

    • Great events planned throughout the year.

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

    • Wide variety of online resources provided and training during the induction period.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • Everyone has their chance to prove themselves. If you want to excel and succeed this is the place to do it. Your progress will be measured , cherished and rewarded.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social context, interns became friends and colleagues became lifetime connections.

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

    • London Victoria is not the cheapest place to go out but it was decent. Good connections to the rest of London.

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

    • Not much Nighlife to be honest.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Quite a lot of corporate events circulated via email. It all depends on you to get involved.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2013

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