Utility Management and Commercial Analyst Review

by Samworth Brothers

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I had two six months placements as a part of my placement scheme. Both were very interesting and I have learned a lot.

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

    • very good staff relations and received a lot of help and support

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

    • even thoug both my line managers were very busy they allways foud time for me

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

    • very busy, interesting and challenging.

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

    • quite a lot of responsibility, I was given targets to aim for and had some direct contact with customers and contractors

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

    • I deffinately learned new skills and will be using them in my next job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • busy but fun, we always found a few minutes to have a lough while working very hard

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

    • it was very well organised with appraisals every 3 months, getting feedback on my work and progress

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

    • I underwent a lot of training and was taken along to some important meetings and other events from which I could learn about real life experiences needed for my job.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • I have been ofered a place after graduation which I will not be taking due to moving away but I would have done if circumstances were different.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • there were three of us working for the same company from Plymouth University, I also made a lot of other friends.

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

    • I lived at home during my placement so no change of scene.

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

    • In Callington itself there is not much night life but Plymouth has pleny and is close enough.

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

    • Lots of events including charity work organised by work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

February 2008

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