Information Management-Summer Intern Review

by Transport for London

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed this placement.

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

    • Everyone at TfL is so kind and welcoming.

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

    • Management were very supoortive and offered lots of guidance. Everyone was willing to help.

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

    • I was quite busy, able to work at a good pace.

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

    • Just the right amount.

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

    • We were given a CV work shop and undertook a professional exam.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a great atmosphere here.

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

    • Very organised.

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

    • The company are willing to invest if you show interest.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • They offer support if you would like to stay and they extended my contract.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had intern socials that were really fun.

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

    • London is an expensive city so it was as you would expect.

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

    • It was okay.

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

    • There aren't so many.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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