Intern - Convenience Retail Review

by Shell

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the company, though the reason it doesn not score full marks is that my top interests don't lie in the retail industry.

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

    • A very good company policy to treat everyone as equals and as important whether you are the CEO or an intern.

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

    • Great support provided when pro-active, however role incorporated a lot of individual responsibility.

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

    • Big organisation take longer to process decisions, so sometimes I was left bored.

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

    • Running the show!

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

    • Couldn't have learnt more: The ins and outs of the retail industry and how small businesses operate and an insight in how an energy super-industry works.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Too quiet in Staines office. London office was fun.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised, though sometimes you needed to chase HR.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Confident for a placement following university

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good in London, not so much in Staines. After work drinks were pretty regular.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • Old mans office, no nightlife!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Graduate network provided many opportunities.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Advertising, Automotive Engineering, Data Science, Environmental Science, Financial Management, Legal/Law, Market Research, Marketing, Retail, Sales

South East

September 2010

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