Risk Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Gave me valuable and interesting experiences I will take away with my gratefully.

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

    • Very much so, they genuinely listened to my ideas.

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

    • Given support when asked.

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

    • Some days very busy, others had little to do

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

    • Given lots of integral work to do with our project.

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

    • Not only the theory but also the practise of working in a bank/ large company are very valuable experiences.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly quite but positive, supportive and at times quite humorous.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good once I actually got here.

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

    • Developed so many of my key skills in so many areas.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Would be fantastic to work for such a large and progressing company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only one other intern in my office so does not really apply.

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

    • Roughly £150 p/w

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

    • N/A

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

    • Not really.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2014

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