Internship Review at The Boston Consultancy Group

The Role

Role Description

Helped in assisting the IT department.
Asset management.
General IT queries within the organisation

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Wasn't hard but challenging at times

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Colleagues appreciated my work. Involved me in their weekly meetings

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Supervisor was there when I needed her. At times when she was not, someone else was always available

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Was busy at the beginning but slowed down towards the end.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I was given numerous tasks

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

If anything my networking skills improved

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Colleagues were always fun

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Was well organised although more tasks could have been lined up

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Training was on a day to day basis so I was learning everyday

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Haven't spoken to them since but I should do!

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was the only intern

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Was expensive but at the same time I was in Central London so I expected it

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Good but I never went

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

A few opportunities but not many

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?

Try to keep in contact with the people in the firms you spoke to!