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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was very very very interesting. I learnt a lot and meet really good people.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • People were very nice to me. It might my french culture that insists on the fact that your colleagues are not your friends that led me not to be very close to other people in the office.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Your need to be very proactive.

    2/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It depends on the moment. Some days are very very busy and some others are totally empty.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As a new joiner you always have to prove yourself.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It is going to be very useful in the years to come.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • People are very friendly to each other.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Actually i'm not sure there is much to plan.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I had the chance to be able to take any courses i wanted.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I'm applying to get the job.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Nights out were organized and evrybody got along very well.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London is quite expensive compared to Paris.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • All the interns could meet very often.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were opportunities but I did not grab them all !

    4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2008


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