Undergraduate Placement Student Review

by BT Group

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Overall, I found the work placement incredibly useful. I now have a much greater understanding of telecoms. Additionally, my placement has really prepared me for my final year at university.

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

    • I was so suprised by the level of support I received from everyone in my team. All of my colleagues went out of their way to make sure that I was fitting in well.

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

    • My line manager set up frequent 1-2-1's and was constantly supportive throughout. I had levelling sessions, ensuring that I was assessed during the placement. It acknowledged all the good work I'd done and constructively gave me areas for development. The team's HR partner, Martin Spence, regularly set up 1-2-1's to ensure I was enjoying the placement. The HR team really go out of their way to make sure you're ok

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

    • I had a clear agenda set out by my line manager. I was never bored. At times, if I felt that my work load was too much, I had complete confidence in telling my line manager.

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

    • Understandably, I had limited responsbility at first. However, my tasks and duties progressively increased during the placement.

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

    • This placement has given me a clear indication of what I want to achieve in life. The skills and training I have learnt have been immeasurably useful for my final year and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The BT working culture inspires a friendly and enjoyable working environment.

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

    • From start to end, the placement was set up with military precision.

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

    • I have been accepted on to the 2 year BT Graduate Training Scheme starting September 2011/

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I start in September 2011.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Gradnet is a network for all placement and graduate students to socialise. They organise nights out, trips..etc. Additionally, there is a network group for nearly every hobby you can think of. From charity groups to 5-a-side football.

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

    • London is relatively more expensive than the rest of the United Kingdom.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

December 2010

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