Corporate Leadership internship in Business Transformation Department Review

by abrdn

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship provided me with a challenge for the summmer. It was a good opportunity to learn about the financial services industry and take on real responsibility. Also, meeting new people in the organisation and making friends was good too.

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

    • Colleagues were very welcoming and friendly. I never felt stupid asking any question. They encouraged questions and they were always very helpful in answering them.

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

    • My managers and also HR took an active role in providing feedback for me about my personal performance which was very useful and will help for the future.

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

    • There was always something to do and I was always kept busy. If not, taking an interest in projects other team members were carrying out and learning something new was good too.

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

    • Given alot of responsibility and also ongoing support and assistance when I needed it.

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

    • Received training on topics such as leadership and presentation skills in graduate masterclasses. I also learned about business process management and how to apply it. Learned invaluable skills which will help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A very hard working and highly motivated team working in a pleasant and friendly office.

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

    • It was very well set up.

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

    • Graduate masterclasses were provided on various topics. Also regular feedback and assistance was provided from HR and my manager.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Been offered a job (on the condition that i get a 2:1).

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes- and also a number of different sports teams to join.

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

    • Found it average.

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

    • plenty of bars and clubs in the city centre.

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

    • many sports teams, nights out and organised events in my team such as go-karting.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management

Yorkshire and Humberside

January 2010

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