Entry Level Talent Intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given a variety of opportunities to get involved in, including things outside of my department. Having such a range of experiences has been really enjoyable and really informative for future career planning.

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

    • I was made to feel like I was part of the team from day one.

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

    • Both my manager and supervisor have been incredibly supportive throughout the whole year and are happy to answer any questions I have.

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

    • The level of work varies throughout the year, with an increasing workload around recruitment time. You are always kept very busy with a variety of tasks, which is good! The team are very good at making sure you can cope with the workload and emphasize the importance of work life balance.

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

    • The level of responsibility rises throughout the year as you show your capability increasing.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • Siemens runs an intern development program which is really useful for career skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • In Lincoln there is a very wide pool of trainees which means the social scene is very good. In my year there were 31 interns who went out together and socialised outside of work.

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

    • Living in Lincoln is a lot cheaper than living in some of the bigger cities.

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

    • There are quite a few bars and clubs in the centre even though Lincoln isn't a very big city.

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

    • There are lots of volunteering opportunities advertised throughout the year. Each employee gets 2 paid days of volunteering per annual year.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Recruitment

East Midlands

June 2018

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