Design Assistant Review

by RB

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A very good placement, however as a designer it is not a company that is too focused about design

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like a very valued team member, I was given an un-expected amount of responsibilty and work

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

    • If you have a problem there will always be someone to help!

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

    • You have very busy periods and times where work calms down, however you are encouraged to be pro active so you can always find work.

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

    • I had full lead and responsibilty on a variety of projects, making major decisions

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

    • Learnt skills that i wouldnt be taught in University! consumer insights and how to interact within a business

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in a private office with my manager, so we were a little on our own however you can get involved.

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

    • Ran very well!

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I would have liked more training on dedicated skilled software.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There isnt a place that would suite what i want to do in the future

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have found that I met more people and built friendships with people in other departments!

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

    • Hull its basic and a rough in areas but its cheapish

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

    • You have to find the right places to go, some are very rough

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

    • Its in the country ish

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2012

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