Intern Review

by Screwfix Direct

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Hard work but very enjoyable and rewarding.

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

    • I felt very valued, everyone was very nice and helpful.

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

    • A lot of support and guidance given - someone was always around to help - My team was great as they knew i was on a placement

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

    • I was very busy but it was really good!!

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

    • My buyer was promoted so i was running my area for the last 3 months.

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

    • Completely worthwhile and so helpful for me final year!

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on really well.

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

    • I was doing exactly the same job as everyone else with my job title.

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

    • i had a lot of on the job training but did feel a little bit let down that most of the other assistants went on courses that i didnt get to.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Got the job - they loved the work i did and i fitted in well with the team

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with two boys on placement but in truth got on better with the other people in my department.

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

    • Not too expensive, cheaper than uni.

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

    • We had a good time when we went out but the clubs werent the best!

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

    • There were a few organised events and we had the best Christmas party ever!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

South West

April 2013

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