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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
Overall a really positive experience. A great working environment, surrounded by people who are the best in their field.
I felt that the work I was doing genuinely alleviated the work load of my team. I felt valued as a fellow team member and my contribution to the team was recognised.
My working environment was collaborative and supportive. I felt comfortable turning to my team to ask for advice but perhaps I should have taken more initiative personally to ask for feedback, don't expect it.
The work load was quite disparate. Some weeks I would have a really heavy work load and then other times I would have to ask for more work or try and find my own ways to be productive. As the internship progressed, it was easier to take charge of work independently but regardless, work load was dependent on the business of the team.
Understandably, it takes time to build up a relationship with your team where you can be trusted to take ownership. It was mainly within the second half of my internship that I was given a higher level of responsibility and that was great.
Time management - the fast paced working environment here as improved my reaction time towards deadlines. I'm more thoughtful and concise. Communication - How I interact with colleagues, my confidence in giving presentations and improved written skills.
The Company
Relaxed and friendly but at the same time, you are conscious of the importance of the work and the consequences. Overall, a welcoming office to be in.
Very efficient team, who kept the interns well informed about any events or demands of the placement. I was aware who my point of contact was, who was easy to contact and share any concerns/feedback with.
There was a great deal of time investment within the interns. Senior leaders happily take the time to chat with you and offer advice. The sense of hierarchy within the firm, whilst present is quite relaxed. The induction training was well organised and very useful.
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Very high - I would thoroughly enjoy a career within this organisation.
The Culture
The campus recruitment team organised a few social events for the fellow interns, which was great. Additionally, the interns organised various social events amongst themselves.
London is an expensive city but the opportunities for socialising are the best.
A corporate crowd but there is plenty of places to go nearby in London.
Reasonable opportunities for additional activities; corporate responsibility days, charity fun runs...
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2016