Summer Intern Review

by Enterprise Mobility

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I did enjoy the placement however the job is generally not that varied for an intern so it can become quite mundane especially towards the end.

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

    • The job isn't that technically difficult so you do pick it up quite quickly. Because of this you are pretty much just like any other person in the office so your work is very much valued.

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

    • Initially I had 5 days training split into 3 days first week and 2 days second week all at head office. This was good and very informative. Once I was actually in the branch training was limited and I found myself asking my colleagues to teach me a lot of things.

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

    • Very! which personally I liked. Working hours are 8-6 and they go by in a flash.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as any other Management Trainee (grad role) except summer interns are not allowed to drive the cars. Same as any other job if you show willingness and are good and the jobs they've given you, you will get more responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have developed my interpersonal skills a lot purely from the amount of customer facing work you have and also my organisational skills as you will always have 5/6 things to do but not enough time to do them. In terms of my degree it has probably helped me slightly but will be more useful as I start my career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Stressed most of the time. It is a busy environment and you have to be able to think on your feet. personally I liked that.

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

    • Initially the training was very well thought out after that it wasn't bad but I think there are a few things that could be ironed out.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not greatly, maybe this would of been different if I was there longer

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job so its nice to have the option when I've graduated.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really, saw them all initially at training and that was it.

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

    • Lived at home.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its Newport....

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

    • The company does promote it but not really for summer interns

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

October 2014

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