Information Management Summer Intern Review

by Transport for London

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • got to take part in the support for the olympics as well as get experience in a busy office environment.

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

    • They were all very supportive

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

    • Felt like I could go to them with all problems and they helped me and guided me

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

    • The olympic shifts could be quite slow but the office was busy

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • was given a couple of projects to manage and run

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

    • Learnt a lot about an office environment and the business. developed a lot of skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great people, lots of lunches and drinks

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

    • the olympic period meant it was busy and people were preoccupied but once we were given placements at the end we could get on with out own work

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • really helped me and supported me. Paid for a certified exam, helped me sort out my cv and applications

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Start work with the company the monday after my placement finishes.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great people, we really had fun and a godo laugh

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

    • London, so london prices. We got a lot discounts in the local restaurants but still expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • depends where you went. London has great night life

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Information Technology, Government

London

September 2012

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