Strategy and Architecture Intern. Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was excellent and it had a certain "family" feel to it. There was also a good relationship between the team outside of work due to the regular social events.

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

    • You were immeditately involved with the process from day one and made to feel like part of the team. What's more I felt my opinion was valued even though I have less experience and knowledge then them.

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

    • During the week I was able to have a meeting with my manager to show how I was progressing with my work.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days were quiter then others but there was always work to be done.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was assigned a variety of tasks but all were shown to play an important role with the development of the team.

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

    • It has helped to show me what jobs are available once I've finished my degree and also helped to improve my organisational skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • As there were always plenty of people in the office there was a bubbly atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Once I had started my placement I was provided with all the information that I needed. My only critcism is that I had to wait a long time with no word from the company before I found out that I had the internship.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They provided us with induction days and seminars, as well as social events that would help us to meet more of the employees.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would jump at the oppurtunity to work with them again due to the experience that I have gained from being here for just 8 weeks.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, as placement students we all seemed to stick together. There were regular events including weekly softball matches and paintball.

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

    • I was commuting from home so the train fare was quite pricey.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were so many bars and restraunts around the area so there is always somewhere to go to in the evening.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a weekly softball match that you could play in as well as a variety of other sports and social clubs

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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