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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 is a struggle initially because Resource Managers need to place you on long term projects even though you're there for a short period of time. But you have amazingly friendly/flexible people and teams that you can go up to and work for. So after getting used to the work culture, there is nothing to stop you from enjoying your time there.
Your work is valued/appreciated within most teams. The only downside is that if you're 'free', they can give you work that you're over qualified for.
My manager had no clue that I was coming. I didn't have support for getting work as they weren't 'responsible' for it. They didn't know much about grad recruitment, partner interviews etc. or anything very regarding answers to my question. But they were friendly and supportive of what I made of my placement.
I found myself work and tried to remain busy throughout the day. But not too busy as people try to send you off by 5pm.
Not much but I guess that's not what its about as we're only there for a short period of time.
Definitely learnt a lot of skills including networking ability..
The Company
Lively but hot desking made it less so if you didn't know everyone!
No structure at all, which could be good or bad.
Mostly hands-on learning.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Internship structure is not necessarily reflective of the grad program.
The Culture
Yes, 30 of us in the same building and they make sure we all meet and get to know each other!
High but we get paid so its ok.
I like pubs and it has loads of pubs around!
Yes, its central so could access whatever interests you.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
July 2014