Design/Studio Intern Review

by Peter Pilotto

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

1.8/5
  • The Role
    1.3
  • The Company
    1.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The tasks were repetitive and often we weren't learning anything

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

    • It felt like our time was not valued. Because there were so many interns and the studio was quite disorganised most days we waited around a long time to be assigned a task. Then suddenly at 6pm there would lots to do and we all had to stay back

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • It felt like we were regarded as free labour rather than apprentices who were giving up our time to learn.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Soem days there were up to 15 interns, there were not enough jobs to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Initiative was neither encouraged or rewarded

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • We learnt about the day to running of a studio, training in cutting and some pattern cutting

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A complete mess! There were far to many interns.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think most of the full time staff gained their positions through internships. However giving how badly organised their internship program is, I cant imagine working there!

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns fun and keen to socialise.

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

    • There are lots of cheap options Shoreditch

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The location is great, close to Shoreditch, Hoxton and Dalston

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The full time staff were happy socialise outside of work with the interns

    3/5
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London

August 2011

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