Summer Intern Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a really great time

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming

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

    • I had a great leader, I could speak to them about anything

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

    • I got busier towards the end of the internship but I never felt that I had too much work to complete

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

    • I took lead of a global project, so lots of responsibility!

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

    • I learnt so much more than I ever thought I would. The skills will be useful for work, university and everything else

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a relaxed atmosphere, everyone getting on with their work, but in a relaxed manner

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

    • A well organised internship

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

    • I couldn't have asked for anything more

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • A great company to work for!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had lots of social events arranged for us, we arranged our own, everyone got on really well

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

    • Brighton is definitely cheaper than London, but not really cheap

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brighton has great nightlife

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

    • There are lots of different groups you can join if you like

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

South East

September 2012

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