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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Excellent work experience, wasn't just treated like any other intern, instead seemed as if you were a graduate employee, given the same tasks and levels of responsibility (if not more).

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Regular feedback sessions with line managers and regular dinners with peers enable you to receive a real sense of recognition from those around you.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Clear, structured, personal development and feedback scheme.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Will vary from role to role, but there was always different stuff to be getting on with during my experience.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • On my individual projects, I had significant levels of responsibility, dealing directly with clients in one role and in the other leading a small team of technical specialists.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Wide variety of sessions ran during the induction week, skills taught in all sessions (e.g. MS Excel & Presentation Workshop) will benefit me for years to come.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Neither of my roles were fixed to a particular office, but amongst the project teams in both roles there was a good fun atmosphere.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Well organised internship with a good emphasis on personal development. Provided with a corporate Amex card which is very useful for covering expenses in the short term.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Induction week with a series of skills workshops. Opportunity to attend in person or join online a number of different training modules.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Grad offer received, a very high percentage of interns can expect likewise, provided there are no major errors made.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Expenses are covered by the company when on an out-of-town project, however London itself is not cheap.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • London is great. One of my roles was in Leeds, which also has good nightlife.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Opportunity to join different sports clubs, groups and societies whilst with the firm. If there isn't a club for the activity in which you wish to partake, there is always the opportunity to start one yourself.

    5/5

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Business Management, Information Technology, Management Consulting, Medicine

London

September 2013


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