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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
BT gave so many opportunities to learn. The strongest skills developed so far were from placement year.
Everyone was very friendly. My team was like my family. We always support each other and never let anyone to struggle with work.
Regular meetings with manager did provide a lot of support and guidance though my placement. Everyone is busy but if you need a meeting then it is not a big problem to find the time for it.
I would say there was time when I was very busy and there were days when you really looking for anything to do. But most of the time you are really busy and focused on your work.
There was responsibility given but nothing like running the show. We are just interns and it is fair not to make people very responsible who are going to leave in a year. But when I was leaving I had to transfer some work to my colleagues.
Lots of technology skills learned. I am really proud that I was working at BT.
The Company
It was great fun. I really miss those days now.
It was quite organised. No one was left alone. There is always someone to help.
There are learning tools that you can use at any time. On-line training, books etc.. It is all available and it is only up to you whether use it or not.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
BT is a big company and there is opportunity for everyone no matter what you would like to do.
The Culture
Made friends for life.
In my area you can always find a good place to go and not expensive at all.
Awesome. Glasgow is big.
Lots of opportunities. Corporate social responsibility is very developed at BT.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Scotland
July 2014