IT Helpdesk Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved my job, I looked forward to going to work everyday.

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

    • My colleagues treat me with the same respect that they treat each other with and were always seemingly appreciative of my work I was doing.

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

    • I felt that everyone always had their door open for you if you had any queries or concerns and there was always a good supportive atmosphere towards the interns.

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

    • Once you adapt to the new skills, systems and day to day work then it is a very good balance. You have days where you are very busy but generally there is a good balance of work and pleasure and you never feel overwhelmed or bored.

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

    • I wanted responsibility and was able to have it which i found great for the year as i was able to progress and do new things throughout.

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

    • t. I learned a lot about the industry, my course i am currently undertaking, the type of modules i want to do next year, but also a lot of life skills that i can take with me into my final university year and wherever i go beyond. The work experience has been invaluable and has made me a lot better informed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy, lively, approachable department.

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

    • It is great, it has been in place for a few years now so they really know how to run an effective intern scheme.

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

    • They always take time out to make sure I'm challenged in new ways. I haven't been sent on any courses or anything so they only really invested time... not so much with the money though :D

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I have submitted my name in case they need someone in the future, but I am well aware that the role that I would want to be doing would be taken by the next intern, I am not sure how likely it is for me to get a job back at the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns have their own community within the company, and so they would organise nights out. I also went out with colleagues in my dept.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living was expensive depending how close you lived to the office.

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

    • It was quiet amazing. Happiest place I've been so far.

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

    • I joined the gym and I suppose I could have taken part in some of their classes.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

October 2013

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