Placement Year Review at KAEFER Isoliertechnik

The Role

Role Description

Internal communications - writing newsletters
Looking after the Intranet - articles, features
Organising event for employees
Communicating with organisations that we sponsored
Promoting sustainability in the company

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Really good fun!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Very well integrated

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Could always ask when I needed help

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Some days I just had too much to get done, but it made it more exciting!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

As the assistant to the head of a corporate department I had a lot of responsibility

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Lots of transferable skills gained

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Hardworking but we had fun too!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Very well structured - lots of opportunities to try out new things too

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

More on-the-job training than official sessions

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Flexi Time
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I have been offered a job but it depends if the funding is available

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

OK, but could have been more activities

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

For a big city it was fairly reasonable

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Big city - very good

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some - company run for example

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?

Really great company with lots of chances to get involved with all aspects of the business