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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
Use of a training mannual gives your training and development a structure and allows you to set yourself targets agreed with your manager. There's always some one with more experience to answer questions.
A very busy environment.
Learnt a variety of new skills, particularly customer service and interpersonal skills.
The Company
Everyone was around the same age and generally the atmosphere was quite focused but with time for a laugh.
Interview process and orientation were well organized.
Training in different business areas were given at head office and on a one to one basis with my manager I was given training and the chance to develop.
Company Parties/Events
Healthcare from home
Good promotional opportunities and a fast growing company.
The Culture
I got to know a few placement students quite well and will keep in touch.
My main expense was petrol as I lived at home.
Branch nights out every so often were always fun.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
East of England
April 2008