Standard Life
Placement Review - Industrial Placement
Placement Details
- Job Title:
Industrial Placement - Start Date:
2009 - Length:
Placement (5-9 Months) - Location:
Edinburgh, Scotland - Salary:
£12,000 - £13,999 - Roles:
Banking/Finance - Reviewer's Course:
Actuarial & Financial Studies - Reviewer's University:
Other - Review Date:
January 2010
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Ratings & Comments
- Role Description
Assisting with analysis work for a project relating to the structure of Standard Life's investment funds
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
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Rated 8/10
It was a fantastic learning opportunity. I was given a wide range of tasks, which increased in complexity as the placement progressed. I was also given the chance to interact with people from a wide range of ares across the company.
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
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Rated 9/10
I left with the impression that the work I'd done was beneficial and added value to the company.
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management?
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Rated 8/10
Management regularly took time to provide support and guidance
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
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Rated 9/10
There was a constant of work
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
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Rated 8/10
At first not a huge amount, but as time progresses and you prove your competency you're treated like anyone else on the team
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
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Rated 9/10
Having completed the placement I look at all the work I do in university differently
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
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Rated 7/10
The was a friendly atmosphere in the office, and a wide range of social events after work
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
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Rated 9/10
The company was fantastic in sorting out accommodation, with help setting up bank ac, national insurance no etc
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company invest in you?
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Rated 8/10
The company provided training and assistance throughout the placement
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
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- Flexi Time
- Subsidised Canteen
- Company Parties/Events
- Above 25 days holiday
Rated 9/10
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
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Rated 10/10
I was offered a job as soon as I returned to college.
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
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Rated 9/10
I didn't know anyone in the city before moving, work provided a great opportunity to meet people. I regularly went out with colleagues and other placement students.
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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Rated 9/10
It was very cheap compared to Dublin, slightly above average for the UK
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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Rated 9/10
Fantastic nightlife in Edinburgh
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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Rated 9/10
There are countless sports and social clubs in the company
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