Summer Intern Review

I enjoyed working within my team and building strong professional relationships with my colleagues. I also enjoyed the variety of meetings and training days I attended. I however, discovered that the financial services industry is not the industry for me and would in future pursue a different career path.

I felt very valued by colleagues, especially my line manager. My manager was very attentive towards my development and personal goals. I felt like I was a positive contributor to my team and they enjoyed having me there.

I had continuous support and guidance by my line manger. We had weekly 121 catchups to discuss the work I had been doing and often spoke about my career aspects and opportunities for development. I felt comfortable to discuss any issues with my manager.

Towards the end of the internship, I had a healthily busy and enjoyable work load. However, during the first month or so, I felt I could have taken on more work/responsibility. I sometimes found the days dragging.

I was given quite a lot of responsibility in regards to my personal research task and other various tasks. I would have been happy to take on more responsibility however that may not have been approporiate in my specfic team.

I feel I have gained essential skills in people managment and how to act in a profesional environment. I would now feel noticably more confident undertaking an interview. I do not feel I have gained many specific technical skills.

The general atmosphere was enjoyable. All my colleagues were very friendly and I quickly felt part of the team. The office feels quite casual and laid back.

The internship was quite well organised especially as all the interns in each location were allocated a charity team with an individual project to work towards. My management had clear goals for me to work towards.

I feel the company invested quite alot in me. There were contiuous oppurtunities to discuss my development and I was able to sign up tp group wide training days.

I think the graduate scheme would be a great oppurtunity for me and I know I would be valued within this organisation. However, I do not feel this industry is the right choice for me and will be pursueing something more creative in the future.

Yes, LBG pay for your accomodation if you are placed away from home which meant I lived in the same building as other interns in the centre of the city. The charity challenge is a good way to meet others. You get what you put in.

LBG pay for your accomodation which is great, Socialising was the average price for living in a city centre. There was lots going on in the surrounding area and every weekend there was something interesting and creative to do.

Bristol has countless bars and restuarants. Our accomodation was right next to a busy road of pubs and clubs which was ideal. The club nights were quiet but this is always the case in the summer.

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