Personnel and Recruitment administrator. Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a really good placement, and I'm really happy that I was able to come here for my work experience. Can't really think of any place better to go to than here.

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

    • All of my colleagues were lovely and really welcoming all throughout the placement.

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

    • I was given a lot of great support and management. If I didn't understand something, all I had to do was ask, and they would help me straight away.

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

    • It was great, I definitely wasn't completely smothered by tasks and definitely wasn't bored out of my wits. There was a really good balance.

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

    • I had quite a bit of responsibility; I was given proper tasks to do, like sending emails, making phone calls and organising the calendar.

    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 skills were really helpful, I'll definitely use them again.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a comfortable and light working atmosphere: never dull.

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

    • Really well-organised: on the first day of the placement, I was given a plan for my week in the department, with all of my tasks that I had to do on there. Once I'd finished a task, my supervisor would set me up straight away onto the next one.

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

    • They gave me some independence in drafting my own emails and making my own decisions in tasks, so that was great.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really appealing: the departments I worked in throughout the placement I found really enjoyable, and I wouldn't mind working with them for future employment prospects.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't see any other fellow placement students, but I did see a few applicants in the Interview stage who were interested in joining the company. The social scene was fine.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I live in the area, and everything's fine.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I live in the area, and the Nightlife's alright.

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

    • There are loads of clubs and activities available.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2011

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