HR Assistant Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed the work and also adapting to a work environment.

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

    • It is good but often seen as just the 'student'

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

    • I was constantly supported especially in my project work

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

    • There was always something for me to be getting on with.

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

    • My responsibility increased as the placement progressed

    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 feel I will be able to apply what I have learnt in my studies and also take the skills I have developed into my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly quiet at times, especially after the restructure

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

    • A good system in place where there was a prominent student community.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They have online learning courses and there are always recommendations as to what to train on.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • There is no grad scheme in place but there are opportunities to come back

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Big student community - was like university but with work

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

    • Being clsoe to London meant it was quite expensive and halls were even more

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

    • Not a very good area but would enjoy the company

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There wasn't much to do you could keep yourself busy

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011

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