External Comms Review

by Verizon

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a truly life-changing opportunity

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

    • I felt like a member of the team from day 1

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

    • Everyone was extremely helpful. All I needed to do is ask.

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

    • There was always something to do, I felt challenged but not overwhelmed.

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

    • I was covering a full time member of the team.

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

    • I had no business background so thanks to this placement i developed fundemental understanding of how business works. Particularly the reporting processes which I was involved in.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always friendly and positive.

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

    • I was all set and ready to work within the first week.

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

    • There are always learning opportunities available. Either online or via employee resource groups.

    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?

    • I have been offered a permanent position before the end of my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We enjoyed spending time together, even after work. I'm still in touch with most of them.

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

    • Reading is very affordable in terms of rent and after-work activities.

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

    • Reading is a student town so there's always something going on.

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

    • Yes. I voutereed at a number of local schools.

    5/5
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South West

February 2015

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