Post Graduate Work Placement Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Overall it was a positive experience, met many very intelligent people and learned a variety of transferable skills.

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

    • Very friendly and nurturing environment, everyone is very approachable.

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

    • Help and feedback is always issued when you ask for it.

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

    • Workload varied depending on time of year, month, etc. Sometimes it was necessary to stay quite late in order to finish my work but other times 9-5 was sufficient.

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

    • For a placement student, I was quite impressed with the level of responsibility I was issued. For several events in different cities I was the main organizer and representation of my department. I was also trusted with sensitive information.

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

    • A lot of skills and new ideas learnt, from soft skills such as time management to a much broader understanding of the different business functions of a corporation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Marketing, Recruitment

London

September 2013

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