Management Trainee Review

by Enterprise Mobility

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The hours were very long, in the 3 months I worked there I had to do some 13hour shifts without a lunch break. Over time is paid but it is not a competitive salary.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The hours were long but your hard work is always appreciated by colleagues and your manager.

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

    • The branch was always very busy but managers and area managers will always support you and disscuss your progress.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Many times I found myself too busy before I had enough experience and training to deal with it. This was quite embarressing in front of customers when I wouldn't be able to help them and all my colleagues were too busy to help me.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Once you get to grips with the job, you will be given a lot of responsibility. However, I found I was given too much too soon as I was alone in the office on my second day on the job and I hadn't even been shown how to use the phones.

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

    • I did learn self discipline which will help me with my studies. It has also made me realise how important it is to study and work hard so that you have more opportunities at the end. It did develop my confidence and looks good on my CV. My customer service skills have improved which is bound to help me in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We did have some banter, but sometimes it could be quite an unproffessional atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was impressed with the organisation and the all expenses paid training week where you stay in a hotel and get food and car provided.

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

    • They invest a lot into training and making you feel like your progressing so that you don't lose interest.

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

    • Healthcare from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I did get offered to go back to work there after my degree but I am not planning on going back. Working 55- 60 hours a week on a scratch above minimum wage is not appealing to me.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We did not have any social events.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I worked in a very run-down area so housing was reasonable and there is a wide variety of places to eat for many budgets.

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

    • Nightlife was good but could barely go out because I was so exhausted from working so many hours.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are opportunities to get involved in charity work but I wouldn't know how to get involved.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2010

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