Architectural and Administrative Assistant Review

by University of Oxford

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a great opportunity for me to live and work in Oxford, and be part of the team being in charge with the maintanance of the buildings belonging to the university.

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

    • The team is absolutly wonderful, they made me feel confident in approaching projects.

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

    • The team is absolutly wonderful, very supportive. My supervisor is more than patient.

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

    • Very busy, as summer is the time for most of the projects to be finished.

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

    • I received the responsibility to manage a project by myself....which is a lot.

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

    • As more than 80% of the built environment will still be here in 2050, i think understanding what we can do about this will help me a lot in my studies & beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Active, busy, enjoyable.

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

    • Very organised.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to participate in several workshops and trainings.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, I have made good friends here.

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

    • £500 rent+ £300 social

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I hear is good, never tried.

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

    • Not really,

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

November 2015

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