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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
I'd do it a hundred times again.
I always felt like a valued and respected member of the team and was allowed to bring in my own knowledge and skills.
Whenever I wanted it I was given support - I only had to ask.
It ebbed and flowed but was never too far either way - Just right.
I was supported whenever I asked for it and allowed to direct my own work whenever I felt comfortable with the responsibility.
I tried to write down all the useful things I'd learned over the year... filled a side of A4 and decided that probably proved the point.
The Company
Professional but relaxed - so easy to get work done.
I was the first student in this particular placement, so there were some creases to iron over but I was included in those descisions which was really rewarding.
No expense (be it time or money) was spared to help me - I can't be more grateful for that.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Yet to be decided but it's looking promising... fingers crossed!
The Culture
I was the only student for 6 months of the placement
Being in central London... quite high.
Being in central London... a lot of it, but you had to do research to find something cheap and worth doing.
If you want to do it, someone will want to do it with you.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
July 2013