Applicant day for range of jobs Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thought the insight day was extremely useful for someone wanting to go into a career in banking.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Extremely. The staff taking the insight day made it clear they valued those interested in the business and those who may go on to become leaders in the business.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Very good guidance and support.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Assessment centre exercise was extremely useful in giving an insight into what a genuine assessment day would be like.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured. Lots of variety in activities (talking to graduates, recieving a talk from current employees, assessment centre, breaks provided)

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The staff tried very hard to make the insight day informal and comfortable.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Travel expenses were reimbursed which made the applicant feel more valued.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • Thought it was extremely useful. Talking to graduates gave an extremely honest point of view of the company.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • very much so. Again talking to staff that were already at the top level of their area proved that the staff had a true "doors open policy".

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very valued. Definitely aided in deciding whether a career in banking was for me. Would have perhaps been more useful to have someone from each department scheme there.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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


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

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very good.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Lots of information about extra curricular activites.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would definitely recommend if considering a career in banking or management.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Retail Banking

Scotland

April 2014


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