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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The company were very supportive and welcoming. They provided excellent training and development opportunities at every step of the way.
Nothing was ever too much trouble. My colleagues were extremely welcoming and friendly and made me feel as if I'd worked at the company for years!
I could choose to have as much or as little contact as I wanted with management... The project was totally in my hands and for me to develop and manipulate as I wanted. Every time I approached a manager they were more than happy to help and guide me.
I was able to manage my own diary, I had more than enough work to keep me busy and as long as I was organised and assertive, my workload was more than manageable.
The project took whatever direction I chose. It was all in my control and I was given enough responsibility for my level of skills, considering that I had lived and worked abroad and was nearing the end of a degree programme. It was a very realistic level of responsibility.
The skills and training I received were invaluable for my future career - they will be applicable to any future role and, I feel, will be excellent to have as part of my CV.
The Company
People in the office managed to achieve a good balanace of professionalism and enjoyment, which made the days varied and interesting
It was very professionally organised, which made the experience extremely manageable and enjoyable.
I felt that the company invested a great deal in me and were happy to provide training in any areas that I requested it. They seemed to genuinely care about developing my skills and knowledge base.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
I would love the chance to return to Proctor and Gamble for a permanent position upon graduation. I feel that it is a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation, which genuinely cares about its employees.
The Culture
Many different types of activities were held by the company quite frequently. My fellow placement colleagues and I socialised regularly and this was encouraged by the company, which helped to improve the overall experience.
The cost of socialising in Newcastle depends on where you go and what you do. I was able to go out most weekends if careful with my spending.
There are many different types of bars, clubs, restaurants and other activities - something to suit everyone's taste.
There were many different opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work and they were varied and interesting; ranging from sports and nightlife to local activity groups (e.g walking).
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking, Customer Service
North East
August 2011