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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
You are treat like any other full time permanent employee whilst on placement. They value your contributions and fresh approach as much as any intern appreciates their support and assistance.
Support was always available, but do not expect to be micro-managed. I was trusted with the responsibility and opportunity to do a lot of work independently with minimal guidance.
There was always a lot of work to do, so I was very busy a lot of the time. They expect you to deliver, no matter how long this takes, so there will be times that you may have to stay longer than your contracted hours. Personally I didn't find this a problem, as I managed my time well and when I did need to stay late, it was generally to continue the work I was enjoying.
I was given a lot of responsibility on all the projects that I was assigned. They trusted me to lead projects, and supported me when I proposed my own project to manage within the business.
The Company
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Healthcare/Dental
Graduate program is a very exciting opportunity!
The Culture
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
North East
September 2015