Finance Analyst Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I realised that Finance was not for me

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues and team were very welcoming

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

    • I joined at a busy time but was well looked after by different functions

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

    • At times there was little too do and at others too much. I had a good level of work for about half of the internship

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, for example i created a pack to prepare people for a call that was sent out to over 100 people. I also chaired a call with a similar amount

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Finance allows you to develop your attention to detail as well as Excel skills. I learnt a fair amount i did not know about Excel which will definitely benefit me in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly atmosphere most of the time

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

    • The internship was not poorly organised but due to it being a busy time of the year I found myself without work at some points

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

    • Not muhc but I was only there for 10 weeks

    2/5
  • 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 but I feel the area I was in does not suit me

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • very good with regular drinks, meals and events taking place

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is very expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good

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

    • London is renowned for these sorts of opportunities

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

London

August 2015

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