Training Media Placement Student Review

by ASMPT

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement at ASM for many different reasons; I feel like I have learnt such valuable skills and knowledge of how a big company operates, I was welcomed into such friendly working environment, the atmosphere was relaxed and so therefore allowed me to gain confidence in voicing myself.

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

    • There was a constant stream of work which really made me feel like a valued and important member of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager ensured I always understood the tasks I was set, and always welcomed questions no matter how obvious the answer may have seemed to them.

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

    • A constant stream of work, yet not an overwhelming amount of pressure.

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

    • My role does not require too much responsibility as I work as part of team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt how to conduct myself in a work environment, and my confidence has increased as I have overcome fears that I have never faced before. Seeing the way that professionals in the industry carry out tasks has given me new methods and skills that I can take on with me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The perfect mix of relaxed and friendly but yet still hardworking and calm.

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

    • My progress and workload has always been recorded in an excel file so I knew what the estimated deadlines were and what to work on next.

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

    • I have been developing my skill set since the first day.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Any future employment prospects are quite appealing for me as I enjoy my time in the company and the staff are always friendly.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a group of 10 placement students and we all got on very well and made a nice group of friends

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

    • Fairly cheap as it's a town and not a city, no needed to get taxis anywhere.

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

    • A good range of bars/pubs/clubs all fairly small but still a decent night out.

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

    • The sports and social club organised a variety of activities outside of work. From theatre trips to water ski courses; all at subsidised rates.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

April 2020

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