Assistant Press Officer Review

by Transport for London

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I am enjoying my placement so far, as it is very diverse and there are many opportunities to work on different interesting projects to help and keep London moving.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues are very inclusive, friendly and understanding. They trust in my work and give me responsibilities.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor gives me very supportive guidance and advise and always takes time to listen to what I have to say or answer my questions.

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

    • I am busy all day, but it is not too much and there is no pressure from the team. It is a realistic amount of work.

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

    • I have been given quite a lot of responsibility on several projects.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the skills I am learning here at TFL will be very useful for my work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • I am very happy with the way it was organised.

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

    • The company invested a lot of money in our training and took extra care to find the best possible training sessions for us and also include what our interests were

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I would be happy to work here

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all have lunch together regularly and at the beginning of the placement there is a big social introductory event where you get to know everyone and can bond with your colleagues

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive, as it is just in the middle of Westminster

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • not much of a nightlife I would say

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • TfL offers a lot of voluntary work and staff network groups to get involved with outside of work, if you fancy to

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2015

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