Functional Coordinator Review

by CSC

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was very challenging at times, but equally very reqarding, knowing you have made a difference.

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

    • Colleagues and managers did depend on some of the work I did.

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

    • It was a do-it-yourself place. You had to learn things yourself or find out how to one way or another.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was very rarely bored.

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

    • Some taks of high importance were given to me, some of which I did "run the show".

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

    • Invaluable experience. Learned a great deal. Worked with a variety of people at various levels. This experience has changed the way I will approach my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was different at each site, but everyone was almost always working, very busy place... But when people stopped, we really had a laugh.

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

    • I was told it was improving year by year. It wasn't really 'set up' - a student was given to a team, and managers gave work accordingly.

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

    • I did take some courses, and attended some workshops. They do take care of their staff and want to hear their opinions, which is always good.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • It's made me think more about my career decisions I will take....

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of other placement students. And graduates!

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

    • Leeds City centre - good!

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Management Consulting

East of England

October 2009

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