Placement Year Review at CSC

The Role

Role Description

Aid the functioning of a team of 60, spread across England (therefore must be flexible in travelling). Collect information and present to management when requested. Mostly working under very tight deadlines and data must be accurate.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was very challenging at times, but equally very reqarding, knowing you have made a difference.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Colleagues and managers did depend on some of the work I did.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

It was a do-it-yourself place. You had to learn things yourself or find out how to one way or another.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was very rarely bored.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some taks of high importance were given to me, some of which I did "run the show".

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

Invaluable experience. Learned a great deal. Worked with a variety of people at various levels. This experience has changed the way I will approach my career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It was different at each site, but everyone was almost always working, very busy place...
But when people stopped, we really had a laugh.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was told it was improving year by year. It wasn't really 'set up' - a student was given to a team, and managers gave work accordingly.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I did take some courses, and attended some workshops. They do take care of their staff and want to hear their opinions, which is always good.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It's made me think more about my career decisions I will take....

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Plenty of other placement students. And graduates!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Leeds City centre - good!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 6/13 for CSC

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