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Rating
4.1/5
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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
Much to learn as well as experience across different business areas.
5/5
Manager very understanding and willing to help. Another colleague (on the Graduate programme) gave a lot of guidance.
4/5
VP's in the team willing to help when not occupied with other matters.
5/5
Sometimes had lack of work due to administrative issues.
4/5
Given many projects and were able to meet with people in the business.
4/5
Good understanding of project management and how Technology innovation fits into a Financial institution's structure.
5/5
The Company
4/5
Many Lunch & Learns, networking events, and talks from senior management.
5/5
5/5
3/5
4/5
The Culture
5/5
2/5
5/5
4/5
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
July 2010