Mortgage Marketing Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at Santander. It has provided me with experience into the workings of a major player in the banking industry - very insightful.

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

    • My colleagues were all very helpful and friendly. They always seemed approachable and worked well as a unit.

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

    • I had regular review sessions with my 'buddy' which was good for reflection and discussing my progress. I worked closely with a number of people and they were always willing to help.

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

    • Being in a dynamic and fast-paced sector I always had work to do. For example, I had to monitor competitor activity which happened on a daily basis - this kept me busy. In addition, there was always something to learn which meant my time was used productively.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • From a BAU standpoint, I was given the responsibility of analysing and reporting competitor changes in the market which was important when re-structuring pricing. Aside of that, I supported other colleagues with more 'marketing' based projects to improve customer service, and was given an individual project which was very interesting to work on.

    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 will be studying a unit on marketing in my final year, and so this internship will help when learning about different theoretical models. It has also enhanced my interpersonal and networking skills which will serve me well beyond my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a relaxed and fun atmosphere in the office which I really liked. My colleagues were all sociable, outgoing, and always up for taking part in activities.

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

    • Once my internship started it was very organised. Prior to that however, there was a lack of communication from HR which made the recruitment process quite long.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was an intern networking event during the first few weeks which gave me an insight into the graduate scheme, albeit the information/sessions on personal development was a bit general.

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

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

    • The Graduate Programme looks very interesting and is a great opportunity. Beyond that, the STEP and Mundo schemes also appeal to me.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, some of us often met for lunch in the canteen.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonably priced.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Many local restaurants/bars.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there were a lot of socials events like a quiz night, 80s disco etc.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking, Banking, Economics, Marketing

South East

September 2014

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