Summer Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the work I was given. Put into a very interesting business area so it meant I was always doing different things.

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

    • Really easy to get on with the people in my team

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

    • People in team regularly checked up with me if I was OK with the programme and if I needed help.

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

    • Yes, always something new happening that I could get involved in

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

    • Given some important tasks to do. Was pleasently surprised with the responsibility I was given.

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

    • Got a real insight into working in an environment like this.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really easy going. As along as you were metting deadlines/targets everything seemed good.

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

    • This is something Santander failed on. They used a third party/Hayes to sort this out and they weren't the easiest to deal with. I believe Santander now know of this and changes have been made for the future interns

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

    • Got guidance whenever I asked

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am interested in employment prospects with Santander. Feel they are starting to focus more on Graduates with recent changes.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Pretty poor. Something else Hays/the recruiter failed to sort out. We (the interns) personally had to find out who the other interns were.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not the chepaeat place to stay.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was good.

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

    • There are company event every few weeks.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

South East

September 2014

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