HR Placement Review
by Network Rail
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.9
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
4.1
- 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 thoroughly enjoyed my Placement at Network Rail, I worked as a HR Placement and I always had some work to do. I worked in three different areas within the HR function to ensure that I was gaining as much experience as possible. Doing this also kept me on my toes, as I didn't know what to expect in my next placement rotation. However each one was better than the last and I loved every second.
I feel very valued by my colleagues, we get on very well and I look forward to coming in the morning and talking about my weekend as everyone always has great stories. My Colleagues were very welcoming from the moment I started with them and I have no complains with them.
I was always told when and what I would be doing every day. In the first month of my rotation my manager drew up an extremely detailed plan so I knew what work and activities I would be taking part in,
I believe I has a great balance, I wasn't so busy that I was pulling out my hair and having a meltdown! but I wasn't so relaxed that I was bored and had nothing to do, everything was a perfect pace.
Lots of responsibility but I was always told that I had a safety net in case of any problems therefore I knew if I needed help or support with anything I would always have someone there.
I have learnt many new skills, for example I learnt the ideal way to talk to mangers and colleagues and how to address people in emails. I also learnt how to complete important documents e.g. data changes, A2C0, Projects briefs.. etc. So if I choose to go into HR permanent this knowledge wold be a huge help.
The Company
Very relaxed and fun, we got the work done but had fun too
very organised, there was a huge plan put in place so that I always knew what I would be doing.
A lot, I was always put forward to attend, business briefing, D&I functions, placement fairs, graduate/apprentice assessment centres, the list never stops!
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Travel loan
I think they are quite positive as I believe I am ding quite well
The Culture
Yes, we have done lots of things with the other graduates/placements from ice staking/going out to just going to a quiet drink after work.
I lived at home so I am not sure
I lived at home so I am not sure
Many! I have been involved in many things and activities through all this.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
April 2016
