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Rating
4.2/5
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Sat on the trading floor for 6 months. Really good fun.
5/5
I really felt like part of the team.
5/5
My direct manager provided me with lots of valuable advice.
5/5
Variable work with not many deadlines but always had stuff to do.
5/5
Had to develop tools that the team would use day-to-day.
5/5
5/5
The Company
Not fun but very interesting on the trading floor.
4/5
Events were organised. Everything was set up when I started.
5/5
Provided financial training.
5/5
Flexi Time
Company Parties/Events
5/5
5/5
The Culture
4/5
London = expensive, especially in the City.
2/5
Nice bars.
4/5
Corporate Responsibility,
3/5
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology
London
October 2009