RDD Intern Review

by Dyson Ltd

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The internship was enjoyable and a great insight the industry

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

    • Great, I was treated like any normal member of staff

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

    • I was well supported during my internship - my manager was always available ask for help and we met for 1:1's regularly

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

    • Most days were filled entirely however inevitably there was times when I had finished all the current work given to me

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

    • I was given a project within the first few weeks and was told to treat it entirely as I would if it was my own business venture

    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 internship was very focused on helping me develop skills that would help in my university course and for the furture. Your input as to what would help, is definitely required

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very good, with no barriers between departments you could seek help from anyone. Everyone was friendly and open too

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

    • After the first two weeks, very well. The training was intensive and time consuming and as such inbetween times had no clear goals or work to do. Once settled in however the organization was clear

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

    • A lot, there was a constant focus on what I felt I needed to develop and what would help me. These aligned my goals for the internship

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and it was good networking with so many people. With other interns I've made some good friends

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

    • Living in Malmesbury made the cost of living very cheap. The rent was not dear and being able to walk to work saved on a tank of petrol every week!

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

    • There are a few pubs in Malmesbury where you could go for a few drinks and a meal. For nightlife though I had to go to either Swindon (a £20 taxi away) or stay in Bristol for the night

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

    • There were constant emails and notices about out of work activities but some of them did require you to know the right people first off.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2014

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