Change intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was interesting experience to work in the company for 5 weeks and grasp the project related to my area of specialization.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt that the project we were doing and my skills are very relevant for the company. I felt great support from all the team members.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Guidelines and support were very good. We were introduced to most of the roles in Change department, we were guided both by our mentor and the project sponsor.

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

    • The project was very relevant to my studies and this experience will be very valuable both to practice and further research purposes.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Insight was very well structured. Introduction, Project, Presentations and feedback sessions.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The general atmosphere was very positive and supportive.

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

    • There was no time to do any personal training however we had personal feedback sessions after our assessment which was very valuable input.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • We didn't really understand the business area the company is working in and it would be nice to participate at the meeting for some real projects to understand better how it works.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The project helped a lot, but it cou7ld be more once we had access to real project meetings.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I think I already know my path so it was just one more argument that I'm on the right way

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Opportunities were very good: meetings with Management team, people of various roles, other interns

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Good, we went to the pub with our mentors (ex-interns)

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • yes, we even went to one event

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, sure. Especially to someone who is interested in traditional way of project management.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Management

Scotland

February 2016

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