Executive Officer Review

by Civil Service

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

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

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

    • Great department, great team and line manager - very supportive and helpful

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

    • Was very busy a lot of the time, managing multiple tasks at once

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

    • Managed 3-4 workstreams independently

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

    • Time-management, efficiency, team working skills all gained

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and friendly but generally quite busy

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

    • Very organised - a series of talks, workshops and a practice assessment day were all organsied

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

    • Considerable - felt constantly challenged and encouraged to develop myself. Gain skills in holding and managing meetings, conferences and developing interpersonal skills

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very - it's a structured programme with room for progression and a development of skills

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - many social events organised for and by interns and fast streamers throughout the week and at the end of the programme

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

    • Fairly expensive given it was in Central London

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

    • Didn't experience the nightlight

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

    • Social events organised, get togethers, pub events and fundraising events were all organised and open to all interns

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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