Start Your Journey Technology Insight Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Software Engineering
Nottingham
Review Submitted: October 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual internship and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Virtual Internship spanned 4 days, and was hosted by staff at Lloyds Banking Group.
Day-to-Day:
Presentation by staff about a technology topic. e.g. cloud
Activities related to presentation e.g. researching cloud service types
Final day: hackathon based on learnings of previous days.
Day-to-Day:
Presentation by staff about a technology topic. e.g. cloud
Activities related to presentation e.g. researching cloud service types
Final day: hackathon based on learnings of previous days.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was incredibly insightful, I learnt many things in this programme which I couldn't have by other means. A segment for speakers who work in the various technology departments was incorporated into the timetable every day of the programme.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual internship
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I learnt presentation skills. Everyday was concluded by a presentation which put together learnings of that day.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual internship
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was very welcoming, the programme organisers put great effort into ensuring attendees learnt about them, the organisation and also their peers, it was a great atmosphere and staff were more than happy to answer questions.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual internship?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
I enjoyed the opportunity, it was one of the most fulfilling weeks in my life. I regularly put my learnings into practice and they have been hugely impactful in shaping my career goals.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Lloyds Banking Group
5/5
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group
The application process is incredibly simple, you don't even require a CV, so don't worry. There are many cohorts each year for the programme so there is lots of space available.
