Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable but I didn't learn a lot. I wasn't really responsible for anything. I felt like I was a high school pupil, not an adult working for their salary.

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

    • Colleagues are definitely a strength of Santander, and they valued me very much, even though I did not have an opportunity to show them more than 30% of my capability.

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

    • Weekly 1 on 1's were regular and full of content. However, it was hard to receive anything from anybody between them.

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

    • I would definitely enjoy a more fast paced environment. Here it looks like the job is completed when its completed, not when it is needed to be completed.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • None. Literally. I could have stayed at home and nobody would notice.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I basically used outlook and common sense.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • It's not like there is a very fun atmosphere and camaraderie, more like a big family. Boring, but they care about you.

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

    • It was alright, but the events for all the interns were very poor - suffered a lot from technical difficulties.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I did not have any courses. On the other hand, I have been to many places and did not have to work a lot, yet they have paid the salary, so this is some sort of investment.

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

    • National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a well organised funnel.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nothing special, normal get-togethers every now and then.

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

    • London is the most expensive. Period.

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

    • Like London Nightlife. Cool but expensive.

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

    • I would prefer not to answer that.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

London

September 2015

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