Land & Infrastructure Projects Intern Review

by Shropshire Council

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I was seconded over to Shrewsbury Town Council and thoroughly enjoyed my placement. It was varied and interesting and gave me a taste of all aspects of a parish/town council operations.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Was valued and given responsibility from a very early stage.

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

    • The office environment offered support and guidance from all members of staff who were more than happy to help with any queries.

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

    • Sometimes there was not much work to do as an intern however there was plenty of reading/research to undertake in the low points of work load.

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

    • I was given responsibility for a few very large projects early on.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My first insight into local government. It gave me a taste of what its like to work for a council and the kind of things that they are responsible for on a day to day basis.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a generally light hearted atmosphere with a good team spirit.

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

    • Very good communication between Shropshire Council (the organisers) and Shrewsbury Town Council who I was seconded over too.

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

    • Shrewsbury Town Council offered a qualification in local government studies.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got offered a permanent role at the end of the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Two interns were seconded to the Town Council and lunches were a regular occurance! The other interns at Shropshire Council had regular nights out.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living is relatively low compared to a city.

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

    • Shrewsbury has a good night life. Particularly on a Wednesday which is student night.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few nights out and BBQs were organised by other interns and graduates

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Government

West Midlands

September 2012

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