Assistant, Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I was at the firm for two days , and could not believe how many different things i had done.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone at the firm was very welcoming, and even when busy made time to answer my questions.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everything i did was thouroughly explained, and I was given an element of trust when writing up minutes.

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

    • At some points there wasnt much to do - however it was interesting to go on the website and look in depth at what RPC do. The majority of the time i had plenty to do.

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

    • To a certain extent I was given responsility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have never worked in an office enviroment therfore this was a good lesson for me.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a much more formal enviroment than what i am used to -that said everyone was very friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Things had been planned for me to do.

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

    • I was not on a graduate scheme

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love the oppertunity.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Christmas parties were being arranged, people socialised at lunch ad there is a choir.

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

    • London - very expensice

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • n/a

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • n/a

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2010

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