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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
colleagues easy to work with helpful in situations as they arose
involved culture asked for opnion along the way
Where to keen to develope my skills and understanding
workload balnce was judged right not too much but enough too keep me busy
I was able to question and use intiative along the way
Interpersonal and professional skills developed throughout placement
The Company
Although busy timetables to adhere work was made enjoyable not like a chore
Good coomunication throughout placement no troubles arose
Involved in core personal developemnt packages in other areas including Health and safety and Equality and diversity
Flexi Time
Above 25 days holiday
Even in times of austerity made to feel welcome
The Culture
Enjoyable and fun through work and social actitvities not made to feel like outsider
Reasonable living costs in town
Good mix of clubs bars restaurants and cafes and also High Street brands
social groups including sports
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
July 2012