Business Information Intern Review

I enjoyed my placement very much and I do not regret choosing Siemens as my placement company.

I felt my colleagues accepted me as a regular member of staff. I was treated the same as everybody else and found my work to be valued.

I have worked for a few different managers during my placement and they were all very helpful and supportive. They were always available if I ever needed any support but didn't micro-manage me at all.

It varies from day to day but I never found myself with nothing to do. If I had a particularly quiet period, my manager would always ensure there was something extra to do.

I was given some responsibility by my manager and felt they trusted me to carry out the job. I did feel I could have had more responsibility and, through speaking with fellow interns, this really depended on which department we were placed.

I believe the skills I developed will help me with my future career but not necessarily with my degree course. This is because I did not get chance to hone my technical skills as much as I would have liked.

The atmosphere in my office was very friendly but also focused. Colleagues were always available to discuss ideas or ask questions when necessary.

I think the internship program was very well organised. There were several days of induction activities when we started and we have been supported throughout. The internship program also arranged several activities for interns across the country. This included a team-bonding day, a presentation workshop and an end of year gala.

As detailed above, the company provided all the interns with an opportunity to attend the organised days throughout the year. They also were available to give advice about our further progression. The company have also agreed to support me when I work on my dissertation in my final year.

Having spoken to many people who have worked at the company for an extended amount of time, I believe the future employment prospects are good. I am also aware that the graduate program is well rated by the current graduates.

Most colleagues were always willing to invite all of the interns / graduates to their private social events. There were also a couple of events put on by the company, including a quiz night. Primarily though, events were arranged privately and not through the company.

The area in which I worked was quite expensive, but this is to be expected on the south coast.

The nightlife was very good as it is a student town and there are plenty of clubs and bars.

There were opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work, such as five-a-side football once a week. There were also trips arranged through the company, including the '3-peaks' challenge.