Communications Executive Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I dont have a lot to compare it against, but not minding to get up every morning is saying something

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

    • Very - others did not know i was an IP

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

    • Got on with manager very well. Everyone is helpful if you ask.

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

    • Sometimes very but there is always something to be getting on with - making the day go faster

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

    • Responsible for internal comms and accountable

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

    • Good, the commercial world is very different to university. Iwould question the skills I have learnt at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good - everyone is friendly and made some very good friends!

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

    • Head office placements are more organised. i was the first IP in my office.

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

    • Compulsory 3 training sessions, plus a wealth of training available on teh learning @ Xerox intranet site, you can freely sign up to in order to develop skills.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No guarentee for the grad scheme, but an IP bursary scheme is set up to retain the best.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only one

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Leeds is a student city. I lived in the city centre which is at a premium - london is a lot more though!

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

    • Situated just outside the city but a free bus in and out each day.

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

    • Parties - Go Karting - Golf - eating out - clubbing - bowling.

    5/5
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

April 2013

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