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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I developed a lot of skills during my year and learnt a lot
The team I worked in were very supportive and willing to help if I needed it
My manager was brilliant I had weekly meetings to discuss my progress and what I was working on
Work load varied during course of the year, sometime were busier than others
I had a lot of responsibility during my year but there was always help available if I needed it
My degree is more IT/Business based but I learnt a lot of valuable technical skills
The Company
I worked with other teams and there was a good atmosphere in the office
There was a specific placement scheme being run which was well organized
There were options for relevant training
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
The Culture
Students organised a lot of social events
Cost of living was average for that area
Nightlife was ok in surrounding areas
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
July 2012