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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
I enjoyed work the majority of the time however the hours were long and often was required to work overtime
Often praised for good work and developed good working relationships with colleagues
Managers were always there to answer questions and support in what i was doing in most areas of work
Usually extremely busy and rushing around constantly to get things done, often didnt get time and chance for a full hour lunch break Whether thats good or bad you decide!
given a lot of responsiblity but was often checked up on
i think the expereince will be more valuable after i have finished uni and am looking for a graduate jobs and have learnt a lot about myself rather than developing skills as a direct result of placement
The Company
quite volitile, office was very up and down with peoples emotions as was quite stressful at times
Followed a strict training schedule which was monitored which was a good set up
i was pushed contantly to complete my training folder which gave me the motivation to do well
Company Parties/Events
i wouldnt return back there after uni but as a placement it was great but i dont see myself in the same role when i graduate
The Culture
not at all
free, i lived at home
quiet town, no night life really
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Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
August 2011