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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
Great company and excellent opportunities! You are instantly part of a welcoming, fast paced team and involved in working with exciting products for world renowned brand.
Asked for my opinion and perspective in meetings, felt like an integral part of the team.
My managers supported me through my own personal objectives as well as fulfilling and developing company competencies as well as subject knowledge and corporate awareness.
Sometimes I felt so busy I didn't know where to start but that is my personality of creating working and being a perfectionist rather than the delegation on work load. I worked on key projects from idea to launch and had excellent support from my managers on prioritisation.
I was given my daily tasks and the role is administrative support however after a few months I worked on key projects and ran team meetings on project updates. This was solely my responsibility and a proud achievement.
Still to discover how much of an affect this will have on my dissertation but certainly gained transferable skills for life! Communication, presentation skills, team work and organisation are only some of the skills you pick up on the job and also reinforced by the intern training programme.
The Company
Good fun, always someone around to ask if you are struggling!
Well organised.
Regular meetings and catch ups with your line manger, formal appraisal system and an intern training programme.
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Stay in touch with recruitment to keep up to date with the latest vacancies but no graduate scheme or bursary for further study.
The Culture
London is amazing if you make the effort you make your own social life!
Very expensive, make your own lunch otherwise this soon adds up. Loads to do in London free and expensive, read Time Out for the best of both!
Loads of pubs for after work drinks but this depends on money really. Loads of choice if you have the spend!
I did a couple of runs with work but other than that I didn't get involved. I believe there is a company football team and volunteer days.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations
London
July 2013