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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Best four weeks of the summer without doubt

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

    • I was made to feel so welcome, especially in the banking group

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

    • I was given supplementary classes and lectures and all my work was thoroughly explained. I was always able to ask questions and received support when I needed help.

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

    • Interesting hands on experience with lots of fun thrown in.

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

    • Drafting a loan agreement worth £50 million felt great.

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

    • Time management, communication and team work in particular. I also feel a lot more confiedent and assertive now.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really friendly, lots of cake and drinks also.

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

    • Fantastic- everything always worked out.

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

    • Lots of lectures, classes, reading material, access to books and other materials, a banking partner took time to organise banking tutorials etc.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a training contract

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We meet up all the time in Oxford, even the people studying in London come back for the parties. Lots of contact with everyone and really miss them!

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

    • Expensive but I commuted from my family home, which was fairly cheap, and social activites were paid for by the firm.

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

    • London nightlife without having to pay is fantastic.

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

    • Community investment, lots of sports teams etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Legal/Law

London

November 2010

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