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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 really enjoyed my internship as it was varied and challenging.
Everyone treated you like a permanent employee and even asked and valued your opinions.
If I needed support then it was readily given upon request.
Some days were really busy where I even stayed after hours with no pay to finish work. But then there were some quiet days also.
I was given a great deal of responsibility as I was working in a small but close knit team.
I have developed many skills during my placement, most of all my personal skills in communication, leadership, initiative and proactiveness.
The Company
Everyone worked hard but then also had a good laugh every so often.
The organisation was good, with monthly intern communications which interns from other departments gave presentations on what they were doing.
Most of my development was through on the job training with my team in procedures and softwares. I had no need for any formal training.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
International Travel
If you do impress, you can get fast tracked to an assessment centre. No jobs are guaranteed, as far as I am aware of, as there are many interns every year.
The Culture
There was a great social scene, though there is no formal society set up. You get to meet other interns through various situations, e.g. intern comms, lunch at the canteen, etc.
It was quite expensive but it was definately worth it!
Great variety of bars and clubs. Student nights also popular as two universities are located in Bristol.
There were many opportunities, though they would have to be organised by yourself or friends. Bristol has activities for anyone.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South West
September 2012