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Rating

2.2/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    0.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • There were so many people on holidays in August which meant some tasks had to be left out.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I found everyone really nice and warm to me. It is a very good environment to work in. I actually feel like I have been here for a long time. I have also made very good contacts and network.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I got required guidance from whichever manager that gave me a job to do.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There were busy days and days I did not have much to do, because most people were on holidays.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given responsibility for the tasks I had to do and found some of them quite helpful and motivating

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This question is not applicable to me because I have graduated a long time ago.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The Internship set up was very well organised though I would suggest a bit of supervision from the organisers to the host organisation to be ensure structure is put in place for the interns.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I had the opportunity to attend very valuable HR related training and workshops.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 1/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very hopeful I will get a job with them

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • N/A. I am the only Intern my host organisation has ever had

    1/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I do not live in the area I worked

    0/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Don't know as I live in a neighbouring city

    0/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • No idea

    0/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011


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