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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was abit hard at first but then really easy its a good job for students

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They chatted at work but no contact outside, Good for students if they spend alot of time clubbing though

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The manager was really nice And Was very friendly toward students which i thought was nice

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It was a good balance if the tills were empty we'd stack shelves

    4/5

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

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Skills I'll keep throughout my life, its really good learning them while being a student because you won't have to do extra training at your next placement

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was rather alot of fun, i believe students have more fun working there and they hire loads aswell to build them up the line

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • the placement was set up good because the times i worked were with people my age and ones who have worked there years so they could help out and there was always something to do

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • i even received extra training sessions and extra help when needed

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Above 25 days holiday

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I've actually just reapplied about a week ago fingers crossed i get it

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Social was good when needed and perfect when not people weren't to noisey

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • it wasn't that cheap

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • What can i say the night life turned me into a party animal

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Can't say i took any opportunities but i got offered around 12 in 16 months

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

West Midlands

August 2011


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