Sandwich student placement Review

by HM Treasury

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable and surprisingly relaxed.

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

    • They were very supportive and friendly.

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

    • May depend somewhat on the line manager you get. But generally supportive and gave frequent feedback on work.

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

    • Flexi-time allows you to be fairly flexible during your time there. Obviously there are busier times of the year, for example around Budget if you are in a relevant team. But generally a very good work-life balance and there's always more work for you to do so you'll never be bored.

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

    • Given that it's a fairly large department, you're not going to be doing too senior a level work as a student, but you will be given the opportunity to work on real government policy or documents.

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

    • I can't speak highly enough of the skills I have developed there and they will undoubtedly benefit me in my final year of university and in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed.

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

    • Fairly organised but not as good as I would have hoped given that they employ quite a large number of students.

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

    • I did get the opportunity to attend training courses paid for by them.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Given the current financial situation there are fewer opportunities than in the past as far as I am aware. They are not allowed to offer those who have been successful in their placement a job offer either.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had to organise events ourselves but that's not really a bad thing. Enough other students to make them eventful.

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

    • Central London so pretty dear.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London so pretty good.

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

    • A few clubs, such as football teams, choir. Not an overwhelming choice.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Economics

London

October 2011

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