Operations Summer Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Working in Operations was completely different compared to what I've done before but it was a challenge and enjoyable

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

    • From my first day, colleagues treated me as if I were a permanent member of staff and that I had been there forever. I felt respected and valued, especially due to the challenging nature of work given to me

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management were always there to ask questions and offer advice!

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

    • Due to the nature of my role, I was involved in a lot of Project work and so I was always busy. There was a balance between being busy and having time to concentrate of smaller tasks

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

    • A lot! I believe I learned so much more and time goes much faster! E.g. when you have responsibility of a project and have to contact key stakeholders, different divisions etc to gather information.

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

    • I think the skills learned will be particulary useful when applying for Graduate roles next year

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The London office is very corporate - but that's not to say it wasn't a nice atmosphere - it really is

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I believe that it could have been organised with more structure

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Logistics and Operations, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking

London

August 2014

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