Management Executive Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was varied, challenging at times and good experience.

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

    • Immediate colleagues knew what was in my role valued me. Some people didn't realise what I did and therefore couldn't value my input properly, until I did some work for them and they understood what I did

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

    • My particular manager and his team were really helpful. They helped me to understand why I was doing a task which made more sense

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

    • Some days I was rushed, other days it was quiet then a rush would start late afternoon. There was never a period where I had nothing to do!

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

    • I found that the more the year passed, the more responsibility I gained. I think it is down to showing you can handle it and managers will give you more.

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

    • The year has helped me to understand more about a multi-national business and has changed my views on some things.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good, because it was sales some days it would be quieter than normal, but on the whole, everyone was really helpful and full of advice

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

    • Students have a large say in decision making and help to run the assessment days. Managers do value their students.

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

    • Training courses do exist but the vast majority of these are optional. Develop more just be listening and watching people on a day to day basis.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They will email you first with graduate jobs to see if your interested. Graduate scheme is highly sought after. you can also get sponsored in final year.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, over 90 students in Uxbridge office

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

    • Quite expensive, but normal for London area.

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

    • Good, slough, windsor and Central london are only a train away

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

    • Football team and student charities

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

International

May 2008

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