RCS Summer Student Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Interesting work, welcoming colleagues and a relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • Willing to listen to suggestions and ideas, and often provided constructive feedback to improve these ideas.

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

    • They were always happy to answer questions, (however mundane!)

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

    • Some days can be busier than others, but there's always work that needs doing.

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

    • I had full responsibility over my tasks and given the freedom to manage my time as I wished. All work gets reviewed by your line manager.

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

    • Some useful skills, particularly advanced Excel ideas. A lot of time was spent on in-house software.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed atmosphere - there are plenty of opportunities to catch up with your colleagues.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was assigned to a project mentor on my first day, who had planned work for me well in advance of the internship.

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

    • There were opportunities to attend web conferences to learn more about the industry and clients, which I was encouraged to attend. On a day-to-day basis, everyone was happy to answer any question.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Still on a placement, but last year's interns in this office were all offered jobs

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friday pub lunches and drinks after work. If colleagues have passed exams, the company helps to organise celebratory nights. There are regular opportunities to play football and other sports during lunch breaks.

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

    • Not as expensive as the City, but not cheap either.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • None in Epsom, but London is less than an hour away.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunities to help out on volunteering days.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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