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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
An invaluable experience which gave me a fantastic insight to many different areas of the business. I was able to shadow people in many different departments and add to my network of contacts.
They were all very helpful and always had time for me. If I ever needed help they would stop what they were doing and would never turn me away. They even went as far as arranging a leaving lunch and night out for me.
Management gave me excellent advice throughout the program that I will carry through life. Instructions and objectives were clear.
I was kept busy most days. When the team was extremely busy, I didn't want to add to their workload, having to explain a task to me so I reached out to people on other departments to see if there was anything they needed picked up.
I was given full responsibility for myself. I decided when I took my lunch, and wasn't 'checked up on' all the time. I always met deadlines and therefore was left to manage my own time which I enjoyed.
I have learned a number of things that a textbook could never teach. Not only about the job and the line of business but about business etiquette and developing relationships.
The Company
We had non-uniform days on Fridays and people were regularly bringing in treats.
There was a structured program designed by head office which included a series of dial-ins and periodic reviews.
I was able to attend a number of training courses on site, listened to several dial-ins and had access to all online training resources.
Company Parties/Events
There is a good graduate scheme
The Culture
Yes, there were a lot of night outs arranged.
It was reasonable as I already rent a flat in the area.
We had a leaving night for me and for another guy who left
Yes, there are a number of charity events.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
Scotland
September 2011