Consultant / Administrator / Resourcer / Operations Assistant Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • had 5 different roles whilst on placement.

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

    • Whilst with the Bids and Contracts team, Construction and Property and the Energy team I felt really valued.

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

    • Whilst with the Bids and Contracts team, Construction and Property and the Energy team I felt supported.

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

    • Whilst on placement I often worked after hours and came to work early. On one occassion I worked short of a 12 hour day.

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

    • When I was with Purchasing and Supply, Construction and Property and the bids and contract team I held a lot of responsibility.

    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 leant a lot about the world of work, of office politics and how to do the best you can whilst working through a recession. I also leant how to better manage my time and meeting deadlines.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was difficult to assess as each of the divisions I worked in had been hit by the recession and this affected the atmosphere a lot.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The divisions that I worked for had not had a placement student so there was no set procedure in place.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was offered the training that would assist me best in my roles however, I was not offered anything else to advance my skills or knowledge

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

    • Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been told that I have a job if needed in Manchester as an administrator for the construction and property division

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Often went out after work every Friday for drinks and other occassions like birthdays etc.

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

    • Very expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lived and worked near the heart of Manchester City Centre

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

    • only for birthdays and other occassions

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

September 2009

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