Internship Review at Civil Service

The Role

Role Description

Worked for the Future Forum team.
Wrote a report single-handedly, evaluating hospital quality accounts for 2010-2011: looking into how hospitals are developing their quality of services for patients best care.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amazing! Would definately, whole-heartedly recommend the Summer Diversity Internship Programme to all those that qualify.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The most friendly, caring and kind bunch of colleagues that anybody could hope for!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Manager met with me on a daily basis for a short-while to discuss work, and all other related topics. Other non-managerial colleagues also took the time to get to know me, buy me coffee. All were extremely friendly and professional.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Was never bored. Department / Manager / Colleagues organised a lot for me to see and discuss. Wasa never bored. All ensured that I was getting on perfectly well.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I got told what was expected of me, and basically led it all from beginning to end. Note that, support was always available, guidance was always there, but there was a sense of independance - which was superb and really prepares you for real working-life in time to come.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The skills, knowledge and expertise gained will shape my future no doubt: truely inspirational colleagues to learn from, and guide you so that you can only improve even more !

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A friendly atmosphere, academically intense at times. All had a perfect balance of work and play: which is how it should be !

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All i's were dotted, and t's were crossed. Couldn't have asked for a more well-organised placement: I really got an entire overview of government in the eight weeks that I was there. FANTASTIC!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Was taken to range of communication courses and self-development courses. Internship was very well financially rewarded.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• National Travel
• Working from home

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Am definately applying for a full-time position - this internship was the most influential factor to this decision.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A facebook page was set-up, there were opening and closing ceremonies, there were also networking opportunities with other fellow placement students during the internship. Opportunities for a good social scene were orchestrated well by the internship organisers so very well done. Lasting friendships have been formed.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

London - so expensive in terms of accommodation (though I was living with family hehe!). Canteen for food was reasonably priced. Internship was very well financially rewarded anyhow.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amazing central-london location, couldn't have asked for anything better!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Tonnes of organisation and colleagaues were always keen to inform me and take me to many. Also lots of departmental functions, e.g. picnics, afternoon lunch, evening dinners. Splended!!

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

GO FOR IT, YOU SHALL NEVER LOOK BACK, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!

Review 2/2 for Civil Service

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