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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
The internship was very enjoyable. You have to be the type of person that enjoys long hours of work. The HR team went out of their way to ensure that the interns enjoyed their time here, they provided a BBQ for us and took us for a night out.
Colleagues were very helpful as the entire company has started as a graduate. However at times there was an intern/MA divide.
Management were a little un-supportive at times, there were occasions where it seemed as if I was asking silly questions. However the MA's and other colleagues were amazing and would always help out.
We would be russed of our feet at times and then spend an hour with nothing to do at other times. It often felt like the branch was over-staffed when all the interns were there.
We were given responsibility dealing with customers from day one. However at times it felt like there was a limit to how much responsibility an intern could take on.
I experienced working in sales for the first time which will perhaps be beneficial later in life. We undertook an intern project, analysing ways in which Enterprise could improve it's business. The project heightened skills I already had from university.
The Company
Most staff members seemed to get on very well, however when working with the same people for 12 hours a day some tension did arise.
The organisation was excellent, induction week, training and branch arrival were all great.
The firm seemed to invest heavily in personal training, and teaching us of the companies values etc. However when it came to actual training for the job (e.g. training for the computer systems) there seemed to be a lack.
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
The promotion opportunities within Enterprise are great! However you do have to be prepared to work very very hard for a long time before reaching them.
The Culture
Great everyone was very sociable, however the long hours make it very difficult.
Fine, same city I usually work and live in.
Same as I am used to!
There were plenty of opportunities for us to shadow higher up employees outside of work.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Business Management, Customer Service, Sales
Scotland
August 2012