Undergraduate HR Assistant Review

by Pall Corporation

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Varied role, and given many opportunities

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

    • General office politics, and a lack of change in the office meant that it was difficult to start, but is now great.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very supportive Line Management

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

    • Very busy all the time, but managable with a few extra hours

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

    • Supportive Line Manager trusted me lots and gave me varied responsibiltys.

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

    • 100% focused now. Time management increased, and more confident

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very quiet, and work orientated office, but we got on well

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Poor communication though the university

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very little additional training offered

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very little room for movement within the small department

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • No interaction with other placement students

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonable student nights

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

    • Plenty of nights offered

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports and social club - plenty of varied opportunities

    4/5
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Scotland

October 2008

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