Internal Communications Executive Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I had responibilites and a real job! However, I still was considered a student.

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

    • the team trusted me with raising purchase orders and invoicing. However, I sometimes was given jobs considered for 'the student;

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

    • I was mentored and given guidance for areas that I was least confident in.

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

    • During busy periods i would need to juggle multiple projects and sometimes work late.

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

    • The team and managing directors gave the students much responsiblity.

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

    • The brand training and invoicing system in a blue-chip company gave me the knowledge to help me in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, everyone is friendly and happy to help you.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The only area that was unorganised was the HR induction and information given.

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

    • I was given as much training as could be given to a student.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would come back to the company if they offered it me but I feel that they would not expand my skills enough.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • with 70 students at Xerox.. you cant get a better social scene!

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

    • It is expensive to live near London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There isn't much to do here but the tube into london is a 5minute walk.

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

    • The social scene was good but due to the high living costs it is hard to afford.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011

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