Business Change and Technology intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable

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

    • Treated like a member of the team by everyone.No stigma of being an intern

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

    • Amazing support from everyone

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

    • Lots of work but well supported and judged

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

    • Was managing an 11 project proggramme but had enough support that i was overawed

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

    • Invaluble proffesional and life development

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working but still social

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything organized ready for my arrival, straight into work. Social events also well organized

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

    • Anything i needed i got

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great company to work for

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Life fwends made

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

    • Standard Life covered the accomodation, so although Edinburgh isnt that cheap it made it so with no rent/bills

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

    • Capital city, Fringe etc

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

    • Hockey + football played outside of work

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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