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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
Extremely enjoyable with varied and challenging work
Made to feel extremely welcome
Everyone was always very happy to give advice
Got quite busy as times, but I would rather be busy than bored
Was given real responsibility from day 1
I believe the placement year has made me much more employable and will help me greatly with my degree
The Company
Everyone was happy with the good bit of banter every now and again
Extremely well organised and well established placement scheme
Perkins has a very good formal Performance Devlopment Process
Currently not recruiting
The Culture
Very good social scene, always something to do
Quite expensive but good quality housing in Hampton
Quite good nightlife in Peterborough, Stamford which is a short drive / train journey away is really good
Several after work socials
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
East of England
June 2013