Account Support Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • My work placement is providing me with a massive quantity of skills which will be of great use when going on to complete my final year of university. The job is great and my colleagues have made me feel like a true member of the team.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Good relationships with colleagues and feel valued within the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Constant support and feedback given. Any problems are solved quickly.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Varies depending customers and busy periods in the business. There is always something to do though.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Massive amount of responsibility given making me feel valued within the company.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Developing people skills, an essential attention to detail, the ability to prioritise and more. Will provide me with a strong work ethic which will massively aid my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very positive team with positive attitudes towards the job and company.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Over a two week hand over allowing me to gather a strong understanding of the role. The role is constantly developing. Very well organised and thought out allowing for constant development.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Four day training course providing in London. Bonuses depending on performance. Benefits and discounts. Pension (depending on age and pay). Days off for university work.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • True value for employees. The company has a great image and good standards.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Based on site at a client so am the only placement student at place of work (other placement students are normally based in London). Very friendly office. Easy to meet other employees who are not placement students.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home. Very friendly and sociable office. Very cheap cafe and cost of living is very cheap.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Based in Welwyn Garden City - close to Hertfordshire University. Lots of students around. Good university club/bars.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunities during work and after work. Quarterly rewards.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Education/Teaching, Human Resources, Recruitment

South East

August 2013

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