Management and IT Review

by BlackBerry

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable.

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

    • My skills and knowledge were valued. I was required for projects and idea research.

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

    • I was supported with new tasks that improved my understanding.

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

    • Very busy, but good busy.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots of responsibility.

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

    • Learned lots of new things. how to present to external stakeholders, communication skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Could have been better, but had lots of fun with the people I worked with.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organised. We had a session at the start of the placement thus to understand in greater detail the basic information and to meet your mentor.

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

    • Lots. You can use the online training whenever you like to develop your skills.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Okay. Post are online and internal positions.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • It can be cheap if you live outside of London area. But be aware, within London, and nights out can be expensive.

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

    • Not that good. Suggestion: take a short train journey into London or Reading.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014

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