Placement Review at SIG plc

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I undertook this work placement as part of my year abroad during my degree. It was a great experience and gave me the opportunity to develop, and put into practice, a lot of the theoretical learnings and skills I was taught at university.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My colleagues were very helpful and supported me throughout the placement, giving me more and more responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My line manager was extremely welcoming and involved me in a number of negotiations and meetings to enable me to get a better understanding of the organisation. He was a great support in all day to day activities.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I provided support to the sales team as and when possible, getting involved in a variety of different tasks. On top of this I was also given my own projects to work on.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As my confidence and language ability improved I was given more and more responsibility. The projects I was asked to complete had a real impact on the business, helping to improve practices and service to customers.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The skills I developed during my placement are invaluable and will undoubtedly help me in my future career. The placement gave me a greater understanding of working for a large organisation and gave me a better idea of the kind of career I hoped to develop after graduating from university.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Although the office was fairly small, all employees were very friendly and supportive.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Despite a few teething problems at the beginning of my placement, my manager ensured my placement was well organised and that I was getting the necessary development.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My manager involved me in as much as he possibly could to aid my development and understanding of the company. I had monthly reviews to assess my involvement and ensure I was getting the most out of the placment.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• National Travel
• International Travel
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I am now employed on the graduate development programme at SIG.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

None of my colleagues were of a similar age to me so opportunities to socialise were limited, though we all went for lunch together on a regular basis.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Both were expensive (especially accommodation) though this was to be expected when working and living in Paris.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Living in the capital city meant there was always something different to do in the evenings and at weekends.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

My colleagues were all a lot older than me so activities outside of work were limited.

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?

My placement was a great opportunity to develop my language skills and also develop a greater understanding of working life. I am now developing a career with SIG.

Review 3/7 for SIG plc

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