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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Thoroughly enjoyable, always stuff going on both inside and out of the office.
Both the direct team and the wider organisation treat you like one their own. Really welcomed from day one, always invited to outside activities, such a bdays, meals and social events.
Weekly 1-1s with a coach, and monthly with a manager. Able to request more if needed, and always welcomed.
Always something to do, however never feel overworked. Always additional opportunities if you want them, and plenty of responsibilities.
Given a number of customer accounts to look after, no one sits and watches your every move. I was able to run the account on my own with help when needed. Was able to make decisions on my own without having to get approval for everything.
Learnt more than I can write about. Plenty of training classes during induction period, with opportunities to do more throughout the year including presentation skills, stakeholder management, influencing etc.
The Company
Always a pleasant environment to work in. Relaxed enough to not feel the pressure but not so much that you feel left to your own devices. Everyone in the office is able to have fun and there is always sweets and goodies on the tables!
From sending the initial application form, to starting the first day there was always coms sent out and I always felt in the loop. I never felt the need to chase for a response or felt unsure about what was happening. Very quick turn around from the online stage to the assessment centre. Super.
2 weeks intensive training both online and in class. The on-going classes throughout the year. Compulsory refresher training for all staff is included also, so they keep your knowledge up to date,
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Healthcare from home
I would 100% go back if I get offered the chance. The headcount is unknown until after Christmas the year you leave, so you will not always know if you get a job straight away. However, you do get given an idea of whether you are in the hire back list (if jobs are there)
The Culture
The opportunities are endless. There are a number of intern committees you can join, a number of nights out planned/unplanned. Last few years have all gone to Amsterdam. There are also opportunities to go to concerts, shows, expos etc at a discounted price.
If you stay outside of the Old Town then the prices are very reasonable. Rent is less than £400 inc bills. Plenty or bars and pubs to chose from.
Perfectly acceptable, only 2 night clubs but a huge amount of bars and clubs.
Number of Sports and Social committees. Golf, Tennis, Netball, Football, Concerts, Walking Events etc..
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
March 2014