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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The internship in RBS CPB Finance was a great experience which I really enjoyed. I have met a lot of amazing people and have made good friends. The best thing about it was the fact that my manager trusted me with an important project which which was in its infancy when I joined. This meant that I had a full responsibility for the project and was responsible for moving it forward. This in turn allowed me to sit in meetings with senior members of CPB finance who were discussing my project and were giving me feedback on how to move it forward.
Due to the fact that I was fully responsible for the project I was working, I felt that the colleagues valued the work I was doing. They gave me good feedback, supported me, were open to have a discussion and provided the information I needed.
My manager played a big role in making this internship a great experience. He trusted me with an important project and wanted me to leave feeling that I have achieved something. He was very helpful in directing me on what I need to do and assisting me if I needed any help.
Being solely responsible for a particular project meant that once I started working I always had something to do. I have been in a number of meetings, through which I got feedback on what I have done and what I need to do.
I was fully responsible for the project I was working on.
The Company
The atmosphere was very good. Everyone was very friendly and I had a chance to speak to people about things outside of work.
I felt valued during the placement. I gained new skills and had a great experience
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
The Culture
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
September 2015