HR Placement Student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my placement year, due to the large number of placements and graduate at site, there was a good sense of community between us which made it easier to settle in to a new area and experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • From day one I was treated like any other full time employee and given great responsibility, which my opinions being valued.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I gained a large amount of support from my team in general, as it was a small team we could support each other with any issues and this guidance was very valuable.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was very busy on a daily basis, I think this was as I was in a busy department. There wasn't the expectation that you would be very busy, but I looked for opportunities which added to my workload.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given responsibility for a large range of things and given the opportunity to do as much as I felt I could.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Full placement student training programme, specific to introducing you into the working environment and developing necessary skills, as well as role specific training.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I worked in a small team but I really enjoyed working in the office, I thought the atmosphere was great. The placement year really imporved my confidence as you get to know most people at site and feel as if you can talk to anyone.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very well organised, from induction, through training and supporting reviews through the year.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was given training specific to placement students, as well as role specific training.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • There are great prospects for a future career if you are successful during your year, with some job offers before you even leave.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a good sense of community amongst the placement students, some were more social than others.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was normal pricewise, rent was a bargain, however going out was around normal price.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I would say that the nightlife was what you made of it. I had some great nights out.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, there were a few activities such as football, cricket, badminton and the sports and social club.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2014


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