RFS manager Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was always a challenge, and I was able to ask for work and support when I needed to.

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

    • I wasn't ever treated like an intern I was treated like a valued member of the team.

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

    • Although at first I was nervous to ask, I was always supported.

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

    • I could be busier if I needed more work. Others were always willing to give me work and support me with it.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had to cover my managers role in illness and I was still trusted with responsibility constantly.

    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 believe now what I have learned on my placement has allowed me to understand university studies in practice.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and it was a shock to me how relaxed the office was

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

    • At times it felt a bit disorganised, but there were many students and the education days ran quite seamlessly

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to take part in many education days but I was also able to take online education when I had free time.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied back to a graduate role and the education for this role is very high.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were many nights out such as evenings at the pub quiz or going for drinks, with the placement students and in my team we had several meals out.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home for my year, but the cost of socialising I would class as quite average.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was a good nightlife but it was more between the placement students

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were many social events such as summer and christmas parties and pub quizzes that allowed people to meet others that they don't work with.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

August 2015

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