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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
Exciting, Challenging, and lots of responsibility
They had a dedicated proffesional who was responsible for my development
Long hours, but to be honest this just meant i was busy, and after all you get out what you put in right??
I was responsible for 20 universities, and i was given a budget. You can't be given more responsibility than that
People Skills, Communication Skills, and a deep knowledge in technology.
The Company
I work in a very young environment, where people frequently go out, and there is real drive. We went paintballing, Go Carting, Numerious nights out and much more.
IBM have got a new dedicated team which was trialed this year, i was one of the lucky ones who was involved with this, it basically meant that we were given targets, development plans, as well a monthly meeting to discuss how i can improve and what i would like to do.
I have been on 6 formal courses, and we had at least a day out a month as a team for training. Plus the one to one stuff.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
I would love to go back, and providing i get the results i will!!
The Culture
There are about 400 students on placement as well as about 300 grads, thus there is a fantastic social life, and we were out twice, three times a week, and as any placement student will tell you.. That's a lot of night out when you have to be in work for 9am.
Living in portsmouth cost me about £300 a month with rent/bills etc, then about £100 on food.. That was without trying... There is an outlet shopping centre, so clothes are cheap, and its a great lively city.
Loads of Clubs, As we are students we still qualify for Students nights, Portsmouth union, and much more!!
Yes, People set up five aside football, Cricket matchs, House Parties, drink, meals and much more.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Recruitment
Scotland
August 2007