Student Review

by Unite Students

Best Student Employer

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Rating

0.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    1.0

    The Role

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

    • It was really enjoyable and thoroughly helpful in opening my eyes into the Industry. I met some really fantastic people and took a lot away from this experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I got an award and a huge thank you from the company at the end of my placement.

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

    • Guidance was given but I was very much left to my own devices.

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

    • Not very sadly; it’s only a small place and a way from town so the footfall isn’t very high and staff are all over the place.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Enough to feel under control and trusted!

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

    • It’s opened a door for a new career for me which I will begin in September!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly quiet, but really positive! Great team players.

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

    • A bit bit and miss sadly due to lack of organisation.

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

    • I was only there for 90 hours over the space of a few months so only he basics were achieved.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Slim but strong without a doubt.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Very much so! During and after my placement.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

February 2018

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