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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 the work very much, was given complete responsibility of my day and was given support all the way through.
My colleagues helped me with everyday problems, and was always there for support and help.
Had members of the team dedicated to help the interns.
A big workload, but you felt it was just enough to handle.
Full responsibility of my own workload.
I developed experience and skills in relation to work in a professional environemnt. I also developed crucial communication skills as this is what most of your day consisted of.
The Company
Good atmosphere, professional and at times quiet.
Very well organised with a lot of training at the start.
The company invested a lot of time and effort in their interns. We even got to go on a trip to the headquarters and meet the managers and CEOs. Had lunch with the CEO on one occasion, and several social events with managers.
Company Parties/Events
Not entirely the type of work I would prefer, but great to acquire skills for the future.
The Culture
Had a good social scene at work but not outside of work.
Cheap small town, although not a nice place. Lived 30 minutes away and glad for that.
Never went out as it was not a very nice town.
No opportunities for us interns.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Business Operations
South East
September 2011