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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it

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

    • interns were treated like full time staff

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

    • Lots of advice given

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

    • It varied throughout the year but was never too much or little

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

    • Plenty of my own tasks

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

    • Loads of extra curricular training and activities were on offer!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was great, lots of fun

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

    • Very well organised and structured

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

    • Loads of training and activities as well as fun tem building stuff too

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduate scheme looks very good

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large number of interns, made many friends

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

    • London was very expensive but worth it in my opinion

    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+)

London

October 2013

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