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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Lots of new experiences, but lots of paperwork.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Yes I felt valued - I played an important role in the company.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was always supported by management from day 1.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Varied depending on time of the year, some quite periods but also some busy periods.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Total responsibility for my sectrion of work, but shadowing professionals.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Learnt many new skills and information needed for my final year of study.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very organised, mentor handover and full induction. Supported throughout.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was offered free, unlimited training at my choice and also certified qualifications in my spare time were paid for.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing, although possibilities are slim.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I was the only placement student

    0/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I was still in shared student accommodation so it was normal price.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I worked on the edge of time in a quite area.

    0/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Some health and fitness activities were arranged.

    2/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Wales

February 2008


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