Year Out Cost Consultant Review

by EC Harris

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my placement at EC Harris. Both the work and social side were brilliant. Accepted a graduate scheme there after graduation and cant wait to start back. Am also working part time there during my final year of university.

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

    • Very valued. Was involved in work above my level and very much involved in all aspects. Got on very well with my colleagues.

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

    • Lots of support. Help with my chartership. Learnt a lot.

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

    • A good level.

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

    • A lot

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

    • Skills I learnt were very useful

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working and social. A perfect atmosphere for a new person into the industry.

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

    • Generally very good.

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

    • A lot. Pid for my sponsorships and charterships.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Good. Lots of info and help about future work / jobs. Good development programs.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Free bar. Lots of events. Good social spirit amongst everyone.

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

    • Expensive. Central London. General living costs are high. Too be expected though.

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

    • Good. Lots of bars. Quick tube ride to most good places.

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

    • yes lots of sports teams.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2014

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