Human Resources IP Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • The experience within EDF has been excellent. There are a number of great development and networking opportunities.

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

    • My workload is of a similar calibre to that of my colleagues and I generally feel valued.

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

    • I have a reasonably close working relationship with all Management staff throughout the site. Support is generally available when required.

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

    • The workload can fluctuate quite dramatically, ranging from being exceptionally busy to occasionally being relatively quiet.

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

    • The majority of the tasks undertaken were were reasonably important.

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

    • A number of skills developed throught my time with EDF will benefit my future education and employment - communication etc.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • On completion of the Industrial Placement scheme there are great opportunities to move onto the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Limited opportunities due to the reduced number of students working on site.

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

    • N/A - Live in Edinburgh - roughly 45 minutes drive away

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

    • Busy nightlife in Edinburgh. Not so great in more local areas.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

Scotland

January 2013

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