Business & Technology Placement Programme Review

by Verizon

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. I had a lot of responsibility.

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

    • We all gained respect for each other as we learned new skills together. We became a small family.

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

    • There was always someone around to help me if I needed it, but no one watching over my shoulder. They trusted that I would do a good job.

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

    • We had busy times, as well as times to relax every now and then.

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

    • I was able to take as much or as little responsibility for the projects that I wanted to.

    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 will definitely use the skills I've learned in future roles I take on.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was an upbeat place to work. I really enjoyed being in the office.

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

    • Everything was planned out really well. From the moment we arrived to the minute we left, we knew what was expected of us.

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

    • The company was great and really made me feel like they cared about my future.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • If you work hard, there's definite possibilities of getting into the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out for dinner and drinks every now and then.

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

    • It was more expensive than I would've liked, but I was still able to enjoy myself.

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

    • There were things to do and fun times to be had if you chose to do so.

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

    • I would've like more intern-oriented events to take place, but overall there were enough social activities to enjoy.

    4/5
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South East

October 2013

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