Operations Intern Review

by Eaton

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement year. It has been a great experiance and I would recommend anyone to do one.

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

    • You quickly become one of the team and given responibility straight away.

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

    • Monthly reviews are conducted giving you feedback which really helps. Your supervisor will always be there to help you out.

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

    • As you settle in the work load increases which I think is a good thing as this will test your time management and ability to meet deadlines.

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

    • If you prove yourself capable the company will provide you with as much responsibility as possible which is rewarding.

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

    • I think a placement year is invaluabe in terms of the experiance you gain.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good balance of fun and work all year.

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

    • Very well structured around various training throughout the year and monthly and quarterly reviews to make sure you are still on track.

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

    • High amount of training provided, usefull training which will help you in future life.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been accepted onto cooper's graduate scheme. There is always the oppertunity for a placement student to be accepted onto the graduate scheme provided you impress throughout the year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, Iived with 2 others working at Cooper so we often socialised, other events such as xmas parties and leaving do's etc also meant that we would socialise in a big group

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

    • We lived in the capital city Cardiff so things were slightly more expensive than around work it self but still cheaper than when im at university.

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

    • As above we were based in cardiff rather than close to work.

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

    • I lived with 2 other guys working at Cooper so we generally had a good social life outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2012

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