Internship Programme, Shropshire Council Review

by Shropshire Council

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • It was superb. Interesting, enjoyable and a steep learning curve.

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

    • Very much so. The vast majority of people were very friendly.

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

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was always there to answer any questions, as was my line manager. 10/10.

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

    • There were a couple of quiet periods, but they didn't last long. There is always scope to seek out extra work and add new skills to your CV.

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

    • The managers give the interns a lot of responsibility. I enjoyed the opportunity of working on some quite high level things.

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

    • Massively - a great experience. Highly recommended.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive.

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

    • No complaints. Internship was smoothly run in my experience.

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

    • There were training opportunities and an emphasis on personal development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing - challenging roles and good salaries. Despite the impact of savage cuts to the public sector.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good level of camaraderie between the interns. We regularly had lunch together and even socialised outside of working hours.

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

    • I am Shropshire born and bred and continued to live at home during my internship.

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

    • Depends on what you're looking for. If you like quiet, character-filled pubs you will be impressed.

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

    • Yes, the previous cohort of Graduates extended plenty of invites and were welcoming.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

November 2013

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