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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
Placed in a division not suitable to my talents so never felt challenged or fully utilised. Felt more like I was a PA.
Very friendly, although was never actively invited to engage with them.
Always on the phone if I needed.
Some days I would sit reading the news with absolutely nothing. Other days I would be pretty busy, although my deadlines were rather flexible I often challenged myself to be as efficiant as possible to make up for the boredom I would feel prior to the work.
Too many double checking of my work felt like I was never trusted.
The Excel skills have greatly improved, although I have developed little else other than my knowledge of a working environment
The Company
Occasionally uncomfortable with certain colleagues. But the overall feel was friendly abd approachable.
No line manager on site or a team to speak of, which was perhaps a bad choice for someone on their first placement. However the time management, events and calls during the placement and the location was all spot on. However the planning and development of myself and others often felt like an aftermath. Once we were in what we would actually do we weren't too sure.
No training, I had to Google everything.
Subsidised Canteen
I could quite possible keep working with them, however whether I want to or not depends.
The Culture
Living together was fantastic. Well placed, good location and all put in flats with the perfect people. Good planning.
I am from the North, so London is just expensive to me anyway. We found a few decent places though were we lived that were cheap as chips. Although chips are't really that cheap anymore; I think its a couple of quid for a big bag now which is such a shame. Although I weas never really a fan of the chippy.
Probably out too often. Its London Baby.
Not massively. Charity Challenge and events that were all organised by ourselves, not the Group.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Human Resources
London
August 2013