Junior Web Designer Review

by TopCashback

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience to design to a brief for multinational companies and see my designs on site straight away.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt that like I was needed and that if a problem occurred I could contribute to a solution.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We had regular meetings to discuss projects/tasks and for each design I produced, feedback would be given to drive me in the right direction.

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

    • I have been very busy the the point of having to priorities tasks, to do the most urgent first and reorganising tasks/ delegating to other members of the team.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, much more than expected. I was given multiple chances to lead the design aspect of tasks and decide how projects should move forward.

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

    • My skills have developed greatly. From designing to a brief every day I now fully understand how to design to meet company expectations and have more of an eye for what looks right, what balances and the best approach to take.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and casual. Felt like if I had a problem, anyone would be happy to help.

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

    • It was set up well, with plenty of opportunity to help and learn new things.

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

    • I feel that staff have a lot of time and patience to explain things to you in great detail so that you understand, which helps a great deal. Project experiences and the involvement I feel has developed me as a person and greatly expanded my skill set.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealling. The company is growing very rapidly and the chance to be a part of it in the future would be an exciting opportunity.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didnt really go out at night around here, as I traveled to work each day from elsewhere.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I didnt really go out at night around here, as I traveled to work each day from elsewhere.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didnt really go out at night around here, as I traveled to work each day from elsewhere.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were some opportunities to go for meals and I attended the Summer and Christmas social, but a few team activities might be nice to arrange in the future, for team bonding.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Marketing, Retail, Advertising, Graphic Design

West Midlands

July 2014

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