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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The work was interesting and challenging, I was never bored. I also found the people very welcoming.
I feel I was given tasks similar to those I would be given in the real job. I was not treated as an Intern.
It was clear help was there if it was needed and everything I was to do was explained.
I was never bored but was never given too much work to stress me out.
I was given enough to get an insight into what the job would really be like. I didn'd feel at any time like I was being given anything less challenging intentionally.
The most important skills learnt were those gained when out at clients. I felt it was important to learn how it is acceptable to interact in a business environment.
The Company
The people I worked with were good fun outside work, but when we were in work that was what we did.
The company got back to me very quickly and I knew all the details I needed like start date, who to contact in the office etc. HR kept us up to date.
I feel I was taught how to do things I will need in my future job with the company.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
I have secured a job with the company and look forward to taking this up!
The Culture
I got on well with the people I met at work and still socialise with them outside work now. I have also been invited to some of their work social events since the internship which I have attended and am grateful to have been invited to!
I already lived in Edinburgh so the costs were much the same.
Again, I already live in Edinburgh so the nightlife didnt change!
There are CSR days which everyone goes to and drinks after work on Fridays etc. I also went running with some of the girls.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Audit
Scotland
November 2010