Intern for Devon County Council Review

by Devon County Council

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I loved my insight in the County Solicitor's office of Devon County Council

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

    • The other girl on the placement and I were treated so well, we felt really valued and by the end of the week the other staff were like family.

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

    • We were given lots of support and guidance by management and were always free to ask questions etc.

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

    • Quite busy, we had a programme of events we could sit and watch and shadow people, so we got to see the full breadth of the Council's work, which was really good.

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

    • Not a huge amount as it was mainly shadowing that we did over the week, but we were given some high profile tasks, which were rewarding.

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

    • The placement will definitely be helpful to me in the future, and hopefully will look great on my CV to a prospective employer!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We had a very supportive, friendly and kind office

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

    • Very well organised - any changes to our schedule were communicated quickly and efficiently

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

    • A lot of time was spent explaining stuff to us and showing us round places and talking to people, which was really helpful, and made us feel really welcome

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

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

    • Definitely a possibility. I wasn't sure I wanted to work in local government before, but now I've seen how the legal team at DCC works, it's definitely a possibility.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, lots of stuff to do in Exeter - really good social scene

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

    • Good, Exeter is quite expensive but living costs and socialising were okay

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

    • Lots to do - theatre, clubs, pubs, bars, shopping

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

    • No there weren't.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

July 2012