HR intern Review

by Oracle

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • It has been a fanatastic year! I have learnt something new every day and there hasn’t been a day where I have no wanted to go in.

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

    • I felt valued from day one! The HR team as well as everyone else in Oracle made me welcomed and I knew they valued my opinions as they allowed me to get involved in so much.

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

    • My manger was fantastic! He knew exactly what a placement year should look like and supported me whenever I waned to get involved in projects etc. The wider team was also amazing.

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

    • You start off quieter, but as you learn more and the year goes on you get busier. I also made sure I reached out to the team if I ever felt I didn’t have enough to do.

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

    • Within my first month I was running a cross lob oracle project. I think that shows how much responsibility they gave me.

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

    • I haven’t started 3rd year yet so can’t comment on my studies, but in general skills in the workplace this year has set me up for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a great environment. Everyone was so helpful and friendly.

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

    • It was great! I wouldn’t change anything about my year.

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

    • I think by picking me to be the one HR intern, they invested a lot in me. Giving me training for a year has been invaluable.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is no graduate programme for HR, but there have been conversations about me coming back.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah there was a good mix.

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

    • I commuted so my rent was less but I had to pay for trains.

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

    • Good. Plenty of choices :D

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

    • Yes as long as you maintain a good work life balance.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Human Resources, Recruitment

South West

July 2018

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