Learning and Development Student Placement Review

by Newcastle Building Society

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement year at Newcastle Building society and gained a lot of experience to take back to university.

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

    • I feel that my opinion is valued by all member of my team on all topics.

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

    • During my placement at Newcastle Building Society I have been giving a huge amount of support from line management, my team and my Early Talent manager.

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

    • This varied during my time at Newcastle Building Society. Some days I would very busy, with meetings and project work and other days there would be very little for me to do.

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

    • During my placement year I was given a lot of reasonability leading business wide initiatives and designing and delivering training.

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

    • This experience has enabled me to gain more confidence in a working environment, I have gain a huge amount of skill including communication skills, team work and project management. I have been giving the opportunity to put theory into practice. I feel that after my placement year I am in a better position to complete my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in my office was very friendly and make me feel very welcome from the offset.

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

    • The Early Talent programme was very organised throughout the year, not only was my day to day work organised there was a Early Talent project for all apprenticeship, placement students and graduates, which was organised really well.

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

    • Whilst at Newcastle Building Society I have been giving the opportunity to attend a wide range of training that we offer in house, I have also been given the opportunity to work with the princes trust facilitating enrichment sessions. Also while here I have completed a level two certificate in equality and Diversity provided by Newcastle Building Society.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Future opportunities within Newcastle Building society are very appealing to me and would love to be giving the opportunity to return.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • living cost are very good in Newcastle in compared too other cities in the UK. Also there is an amazing social side to Newcastle with lots to do such as nightlife, Sightseeing, Football etc.

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

    • Perfect! lots of bars and clubs something to suit everyone!

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

    • I have been giving a number of opportunities outside of my day to day work such as attending networking events. At Newcastle Building Society you are encourage to take two days per year to volunteer within the community, which is an amazing opportunity.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

North East

July 2019

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