Manufacturing Intern- CIO Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • the managers were extremely supportive

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

    • i was given responsibility from day 1 and was praised and given feedback for all my work

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

    • my manager was available 24/7 even if he was really busy

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

    • it varies, the workload either comes all at once or nothing

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

    • i was given my individual projects to work on yet could consult my manager at any time if I was lost

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

    • i developed computer skills, presentation, numerical, compromising with other.. the list goes on

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • normal office environment, people were friendly but often swamped with work

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • there was a bit of delay starting the internship and receiving a desktop

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

    • they did as much as they could, they arranged days in different departments because it was something I was interested in

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • not sure yet! haven't heard back

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, other interns were very helpful

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

    • well priced compared to london

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

    • there wasn't one!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • i didn't really look to be honest

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

October 2012

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