Summer intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • The colleagues are very nice and more than willing to help, it is a dynamic and friendly environment , and I got to travel to other sites during my internship. So overall it is an enjoyable experience?

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

    • My managers outwardly expressed their appreciation for the work we have done, and encouraged us when we were struggling

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

    • Same as above

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

    • It is a mix. Sometimes I get a loads to do, so it would be an intense day, sometimes not so much. But overall it is a 9 to 5 job

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

    • It really depends on the business's needs. I got a lot at the beginning of each month, when I had to create risk report for previous month.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think it helps me develop many transferable skills, such as teamwork and communication. It also offers me an insight of banking industry from an insider's perspective

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Supportive and friendly

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

    • Not very organized to be honest

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It has a great working culture

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bradford is a cheap city to live in, but I don't really like it very much. I prefer big cities

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

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I don't really know many people from that area

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013

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