Projects team intern Review

by Civil Service

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Te internship is really enjoyable. However this depends on the department you are placed in and your interests in the work it does.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is very supportive since youre an intern. I was made to feel like another member of the team from day one (with perhaps a bit more support)

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • through every stage I had the support of my manager. I always felt as though I could ask anything and talk to her if I was ever struggling.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days are busier than others but this all depends on how you plan your time and spread your workload. there are times where you may have little to do, but then use this to ask to assist or shadow in other projects or pieces of work colleagues may be doing.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had a project, which I had to plan and deliver. So that was a lot of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • the SDIP sets you up to apply for the fast stream graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • everyone is really friendly and approachable.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • very well planned. You have a manager and they have set up a project for you to complete and work on over your internship.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to attend workshops and apply for a coaching scheme.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • By completing the SDIP you can get fast tracked to the assessment centre for the Fst stream graduate scheme

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • we had many opportunities to talk to and socialise with other interns in other departments.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • london is pretty expensive, but there are always cheap alternatives; student accommodation.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2016

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