Features work experience Review

by Bliss Magazine

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at Bliss, and was very sad to leave!

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

    • They are a small team who are very close, so are in some ways a hard nut to crack. However as my placement went on, I felt I got to know them a lot better.

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

    • I was given support to a point, but I was happy to use my initiative and work independently, so I didn't always ask for help.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

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

    • I was given research, transcribing, and bits of writing for the website. I was happy to be doing work that would go towards the magazine, rather than imaginary work experience tasks.

    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 learnt a lot about how to structure interview questions and theme features.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office houses a few different magazines which in some ways makes it quite segregated. However, the Bliss team were cheerful, chatty and friendly.

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

    • I was given a work experience pack a while before my placement.

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

    • 2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I would love to work at Bliss, however they are sadly not hiring any time soon!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The team got on really well, and tweeted me when I was at home!

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

    • I am luckily from the Tunbridge Wells area, but it is quite an expensive town in general.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are a few clubs and bars, and good restaurants.

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

    • None whilst I was there.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Journalism & Publishing

South East

January 2013

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