HR Intern Review

by Oracle

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Oracle is an a great place to work. It such a complex and rapidly changing environment.

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

    • Everyone was lovely, nothing was ever too much and no question is ever considered a silly one. I was a valued member of the team, with real responsibilities.

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

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

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

    • A considerable amount. I was the first point of contact for all UK employee queries, ran induction from a logistics perspective, help run the benefit fairs from an operations perspective and play a big part in various projects away from my daily role.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun and friendly

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

    • Very well. All the interns had various things to get involved in like careers fairs, a bake sale, sports and social, the princes trust charity events and comic relief. We also had the opportunity to visit different areas of the business across the UK.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • Mainly just at local gyms and the University of Reading

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

January 2017

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