Business Development & Planning MDO Review

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Halifax. I was placed in the Business Development & Planning MDO where my team were extremely welcoming and helped me get into their business from day one. Overall I felt very comfortable and enjoyed coming to work everyday.

My colleagues were happy to answer any question or query, big or small, and would go out of their way to find the answer. My line manager was beside me every step of the way and never left me unattended without prepping me with future work and support.

My line manager give me an overall insight into all of her work and tasks. She got me involved in all tasks and would let me work independently but at my call would give me tremendous support and advise when needed.

Everyday I had some task that I could be working on. If I finished a task set by my line manager when she was still busy to give me additional work I would have other aspects of work to catch up on, e.g. the charity challenge. There was never a day when my line manager would let me sit idle.

I was encouraged to work independently and do my own personal research for the tasks given to me. However, I understood that because of my short time period I could not possible take full responsibility for certain things.

I have developed many skills over the past few weeks, I have industrialised appropriate communication skills both verbal and written. Furthermore, I've demonstrated the ability to take lead of certain events and co-ordinate activities that have resulted in very positive experiences. These skills will aid me in my future studies and beyond. I am very grateful to have been given this opportunity to develop and I will use these skills to my full advantage in the future.

Comfortable although busy, a nice environment to get things done.

My line manager was very organised and wold always make sure she was acting accordingly.

I was put through a series of many training programmes and courses on my first week so I that I understood immediately the work of the building and building.

Highly appealing.

Yes, we were extremely sociable from the very beginning both in and out of work hours. This meant that we gained good relationships from the very beginning, feeling part of something and letting it form into something meaningful from the very beginning.

Although my accomdation was paid for me I still managed to spend a lot of money that I didn't intend. My travel to and from work everyday cost me £30 per week and food/coffee all began to tally up.

Although we worked in Halifax, we all lived in Leeds. The nightlife in Leeds is amazing and has truly left me with some great memories.

Yes, outside of my internship I was asked to join a local Gaelic Football team. This was an honour to be asked, but because I was only here for a short period I had to decline. Myself and other interns attend a nearby gym most days after work.