Personal Assistant Review

by Arup

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    1.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was challenging due to feeling bored and as if my skills were not put in to use, however I enjoyed working with the team and for the company.

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

    • I felt valued at most times by my colleagues.

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

    • I felt I was initially given little support from my line manager, however when a new line manager joined I was given a vast amount of support and guidance from this person.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was bored on a regular basis at the time, feeling I had very little to do, which was often very frustrating.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given varying levels of responsibility during my placement - initially a little, then a significant amount over a 3 month period, and now what I would say is average given my grade and role.

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

    • My time at Arup has provided me with foundation skills in many areas such as Finance and IT that will assist me in my future career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Initially dull, with very few people socialising and high stress levels from the group leader.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Little structured training, but fair induction.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Little structured training, but fair induction. Do not felt invested in.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not very appealing - plan to leave shortly.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fair social scene - would have liked to have had the chance to meet other students/graduates.

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

    • London - enough said!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good!

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

    • Some sports and social clubs/ events - good opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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