Manufacturing (Operational Controls in Bradford) Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a great and insightful experience. But very often I found myself buried under administrative work that have to be done anyway. I guess this is a lot of every intern.

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

    • I got along very nicely with almost everyone.

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

    • My manager was was very busy all the time and I had to get along with others.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was moderately busy most of the time.

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

    • Quite little, actually. Just helping others with their own projects.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Excel, powerpoint, honed my social skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Variable, but quite friendly overall.

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

    • Not much organization, really. Just ad hoc tasks depending on business needs.

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

    • Didn't get any training. However, managed to oranized one shadowing down in London.

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

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

    • Don't know yet.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Drinks couple of times.

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

    • Bradford.

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

    • Bradford in summer.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Depends on you and your place

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013

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