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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
It was well organised and I was able to gain a variety of experiences.
Everybody was very accommodating.
The Councillor system worked very well.
It varied during the rotation. Sometimes extremely busy.
Again, it varied, but generally a high level.
All very useful.
The Company
Variable, but generally enthusiastic and energetic.
Extremely well organised.
I had the opporunity to attend various training sessions.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Offered a job and will accept.
The Culture
Very good.
Expensive, but still socialised.
Very good.
Quite a few, but it varied. It also tailed off a bit towards the end of the placement.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
London
August 2010