International Intern Review

by SIG plc

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I undertook this work placement as part of my year abroad during my degree. It was a great experience and gave me the opportunity to develop, and put into practice, a lot of the theoretical learnings and skills I was taught at university.

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

    • My colleagues were very helpful and supported me throughout the placement, giving me more and more responsibility.

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

    • My line manager was extremely welcoming and involved me in a number of negotiations and meetings to enable me to get a better understanding of the organisation. He was a great support in all day to day activities.

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

    • I provided support to the sales team as and when possible, getting involved in a variety of different tasks. On top of this I was also given my own projects to work on.

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

    • As my confidence and language ability improved I was given more and more responsibility. The projects I was asked to complete had a real impact on the business, helping to improve practices and service to customers.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I developed during my placement are invaluable and will undoubtedly help me in my future career. The placement gave me a greater understanding of working for a large organisation and gave me a better idea of the kind of career I hoped to develop after graduating from university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although the office was fairly small, all employees were very friendly and supportive.

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

    • Despite a few teething problems at the beginning of my placement, my manager ensured my placement was well organised and that I was getting the necessary development.

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

    • My manager involved me in as much as he possibly could to aid my development and understanding of the company. I had monthly reviews to assess my involvement and ensure I was getting the most out of the placment.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am now employed on the graduate development programme at SIG.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • None of my colleagues were of a similar age to me so opportunities to socialise were limited, though we all went for lunch together on a regular basis.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Both were expensive (especially accommodation) though this was to be expected when working and living in Paris.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Living in the capital city meant there was always something different to do in the evenings and at weekends.

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

    • My colleagues were all a lot older than me so activities outside of work were limited.

    3/5
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International

February 2012

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