HR Assistant Review

by Mars

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Gained a great amount of knowledge that isn't taught at University. Was able to develop myself and leave my mark at Mars.

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

    • The networking opportunities at Mars are fantastic. Every day I was speaking to someone in a different part of the world, and it was like a huge family. My colleagues always supported me in every project I undertook.

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

    • I had fortnightly one to ones where I was able to discuss any issues with my workload or development.

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

    • I was never bored. Every day I was given different tasks and projects to start, allowing me to reach out to new people and stakeholders.

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

    • I was responsible for a range of really important projects, such as global change programmes and global training courses. If I wanted more responsibility, I only had to reach out to my manager.

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

    • Coming back to University, I have noticed how more focused I am, and how my understanding is much greater. I have wider knowledge and can apply this in all areas of my assignments.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The ISB office (Mars Global Services) in Slough has a fantastic atmosphere and culture. Everyone knows each other and every day someone else is making you laugh or giving you insight into their area of work.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • I was encouraged to attend, and was allowed to attend any courses I felt would be beneficial. My personal development plan was looked at regularly, and I had 2 reviews during my placement year so that I could develop further.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all lived together and got on really well. Still stay in touch now even in our final year at University.

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

    • In Slough, rent was approximately £430 per month. The area wasn't very nice, so looking back we wished we would have lived in Windsor (10 minutes further).

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

    • Slough doesn't have a nightlife, but Windsor is good fun.

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

    • Yes lots. I joined the fitness classes and we had lots of socialising outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Advertising, Human Resources, Logistics and Operations, Recruitment

South East

November 2014

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