IT Associate Review

by 3M

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was extremely enjoyable, especially as I was basically given a task to work on and then could work from my home.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, who seemed to be incredibly impressed by the production skills I had learned on my university course. Also, I really felt that the presenters appreciated the depth of research I had undertook to make sure the information and facts they were reciting were correct and interesting.

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

    • Any problems I had, I just phoned the office or emailed one of their technical advisors who would either tell me what to do or tell me to come in if it was particularly tricky.

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

    • Sometimes I feel like the job has taken over my life, but I would much prefer this than to be doing nothing all of the time.

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

    • They expected me to be extremely responsible as they would give me an aspect to work on then I would be expected to work on it for a couple of days ready to return to the office by a specified deadline.

    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 have become more confident, considerate and willing to give and take. Not only have I learnt job skills, but life skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Often the office was pretty quiet but there was always someone around ready to have a laugh and joke

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

    • I work in a very busy department, so it wasn't totally that organised, but I think the best way of learning is being thrown in at the deep end - which I certainly was!!

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

    • The placement was very well organised. HR and the office I worked in were involved to make sure we settled in well and received some really helpful training.

    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'd love to work at 3M again, but it really depends on the availability of a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Our group hit it off really well right from the start. Since 6 of us are all going to the same university, there are only more fun times to come!

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

    • The town was apparently quite expensive - but I know some of my fellow students got some fairly well priced housing.

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

    • It was fun and as long as you know how to budget you allowance, you will have a blast.

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

    • There weren't many opportunities unless you set them up yourself. People were often keen to go out for lunchtimes though, and sometimes after work.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

October 2013

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