Human Resources Co-ordinator Review

by BOC Gases

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I did enjoy this placement as it provided me with valuable HR knowledge as well as improving my customer service skills and self confidence.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel that as I had the same job role as the rest of the team, the work that I produced and provided was value by the department and business.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • During my time, my frequent 1:1 meetings with my manager as well as small and wider team meetings, helped me refocus my aims and the job role that I was doing.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As this role was customer service based for employees and those outside of the business, we were constantly available to assist the business and beyond.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the same responsibilities as full time employees in the team

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel I have a learnt a lot during my time at BOC from customer service, people skills and HR knowledge to help me not only at University, but adapt into future roles.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • As the 2 teams that I worked within were of similar age and our work often overlapped, I feel that the atmosphere was positive and I fitted in well within the department.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • When I started the placement, a training schedule was set up for me as well as meeting with senior members of the department.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Constant 1:1 with my manager helped keep me on track as well self development and referring to my year training plan.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am not sure what opportunities will be available to me within the Company in the future but I have defiantly enjoyed my year with the Company.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student for the department

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I did not live locally to BOC and chose to commute in via train each day

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I did not live locally to BOC and chose to commute in via train each day

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I did not get involved in any outside activities so can not comment on this.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Customer Service

South East

July 2014

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