IT Support Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working within the Company and with colleagues but feel the work could have been a little more challenging.

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

    • My colleagues respected my role and made me feel like part of the team.

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

    • I was given some support by my manager but due to their job involving a lot of travel they are not always available to contact

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • My job differs greatly, some days I am very busy but other very quiet.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility in being the only IT worker within the department

    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 have gained will be very useful both for studies and future life. Especially professional skills such as communication.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a very friendly atmosphere but still maintained a professional work place

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

    • From the application process to starting work was a relatively seamless process.

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

    • I wasn't given much training that was especially relevant to my job role. However I did receive basic company training and 6Sigma training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I haven't been offered anything for the future but would consider applying for the correct job

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social side both with colleagues and fellow placement students

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

    • Reasonable rent prices and probably average costs for social activities

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

    • Very poor nightlife in the town. One small club and a couple of pubs

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • One company party at Christmas and a day of working in the community

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

July 2012

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