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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 job has avariety of different tasks meaning I get a good mix of activities which were mainly interesting and enjoyable
My work colleagues were friendly and helpful and don't seem afraid to ask me to help out
My manager is always willing to help me out and talk any issues through with me
There were periods where I had too much work or not enough but on mainly there is a good balance
I am given a leading role in many of teh project I am involved with, giving me a series of responsibilities and people who rely on me
The skills I have learnt are mainly about how to work with others and organise yourself properly which will help me throughout my life
The Company
My colleagues are friendly and approachable although the office can be quiet at times!
Very proffessional and well organised from the application and interview process to the induction period and pre-planned projects I was given
I have been put on a number of trainign courses to help my progress
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
There are many opportunities to move upwards in the organisation and have a clear link between placements and post grad jobs
The Culture
The other students are all friendly and we try to meet social as often as we can
There are various company funded social events and a number of sports clubs, societies to join
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing
International
September 2008