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Rating
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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
given real responsibility,
they take feedback an assessment seriously.
If you prove to be competent, responsibilities increase. opportunities to go and visit customers on your own, undertake market research... can really make the role your own
The Company
open plan office, work casual dress, great people.
regular feedback to assess progress. Initial fun day to meet other placements organised ahead of placement starting.
skills days attended: presentation skills, time management, e-marketing, excel training. If you wanted training they would try their best to accommodate it.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
The Culture
Lots of placement students are taken on. Location is about an hour train to London
Sport / team events organised
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing
Scotland
October 2009