Banking.Cashier Review

by Santander

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Rating

2.6/5
  • About You
    2.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • Everything Else
    1.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • A very repetitive role which wasnt particularly enjoyable at times

    2/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Didnt feel very welcome, people just wanted to get the job done and leave

    2/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I recieved a lot of support at the start of my time there but towards the end i didnt receive any.

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

    • I did take away some useful skills from this work placement and some industry skills that were very relevant to my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was given a daily routine at the start of the 4 week placement

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Not a nice atmosphere. Very quiet and not time for joking around

    2/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was shown how to use the computers in a competent manor but i wasnt given training in regards to customers.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I was able to observe full timers everyday so i gained views on what it would be like to work there full time.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was not any specific mention of santander's company culture throughout the insight

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It showed me the job from a different light as opposed to what you just learn in your degree work. It would not be something i would really like to do now.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was not to be paid

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • I had no option to meet with managers to try and network

    1/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • These were non-existent

    1/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I was never informed of such opportunities

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It would be worth doing if you want to enter banking but i would definitely say there are more prestigious places to do an insight.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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