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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was a great experience.
Colleagues appreciated opinions and valued imput on projects.
Management was very involved and trully helpful.
The balance was great once I got into the role.
As the internship progressed I was given more and more responsibility.
Great for applying theoretical skills acquired during school.
The Company
The floor is always busy.
Everything was well planned out in advance.
The firm provided a full scope of training and mentorship opportunities.
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Healthcare from home
Working at a top bank is of course a very appealing prospect.
The Culture
Everyone was very friendly.
Living costs in Canary Wharf are high.
Canary Wharf gets quite busy on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Many opportunities to join clubs, etc.
Details
Investment Banking
London
August 2013