Faststream Intern Review

by Civil Service

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really worthwhile experience, fantastic environment, friendly

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

    • Felt really appreciated, line manager attentive and almost all staff aware of and grateful for contributions

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management attentive without being overbearing, allowed independence but were always available to help and advise. Also given a 'mentor' to help me out with any silly questions.

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

    • Some slow days but on the whole always had a project on the go and something to keep me occupied

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots! Was writing reports at a national level and compiling things for directors etc. They were not afraid to give me real work to do!

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

    • Gave me a whole lot of CV-filling experience as well as teaching me a few lessons in working with people and working life in general

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, light-hearted and sociable but everyone knew when it was time to get on with their work

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

    • Some organisational issues regarding start dates and payroll etc. but all resolved in the end. Pretty laborious application process.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Opportunities always available for those who make a special effort to seek them out

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing but very difficult to come by! Very very competitive graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone friendly and up for socialising in lunch breaks, after work etc.

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

    • Typical London, quite pricey!

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

    • Excellent but, as above, very expensive

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

    • Enough for those who wanted them without them being thrust on you

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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