Finance Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed internship, providing a very good insight into the world of finance and banking.

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

    • Collegues provided support and were friendly throughout

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

    • Good support and guidance given. Managers were very approachable which made things a lot easier

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

    • Busy on most days, many tasks being given and always opportunity to take on extra workload.

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

    • Responsibility was given throughout the 10 weeks, allowing me to produce work of real value.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My familiarity of financial statements gained from the internship will bode well in my studies in financial accounting.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Vibrant and friendly

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

    • Fairly organised, although some IT issues/admin at the start

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Weekly development meetings with my buddy was useful. Also had opportunities to visit the trading floor and a branch, as well as informal meetings with the financial controller, and other senior directors

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, good all round company, providing high flexibility with a friendly and generally vibrant atmosphere.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we organised drinks with other Santander interns in London.

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

    • Expensive as in London

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

    • A few decent bars

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

    • Yes, our team took part in a community day, helping plant poppies at the tower of london display

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Financial Management

London

October 2014

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