Research Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • High pressured at times but great camaraderie nonetheless.

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

    • Well organised. Everything was in place when I started and training for the role began straight away.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I engaged in weekly training sessions and received regular feedback on my progress

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Will definitely be taken into consideration.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quality. Every thursday/friday night drinks at the local bar. Once a month team activity e.g. lazer quest and whole office once a month free bar in local area.

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

    • Extremely high cost of living and socialising. No variances in salary to reflect higher cost of living

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bars, clubs etc to choose from.

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

    • number of sports teams and fitness acitivites are available but I didn't get involved

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2013

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