Intern Review

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • It was thoroughably enjoyable as the role was so varied, and as I am interersted in business regulation it was very insightful for the next steps in my career.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues and even though I was an intern, I felt I was treated as an equal.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager was very assertive and kept me on track throughout my internship.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work varied but most of the time I had plenty of tasks and jobs to fill the day but all you have to do is ask for more work.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility in the sense I was exposed to many external firms and senior people in frequent meetings.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • For me, the networking I have done across the organisation is what will help me the most for the future, as I have had in-depth chats with people from a range of roles and career backgrounds. I have also spoken to people who have knowledge on topics useful to my final year studies at university, particularly for my dissertation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Enjoyable

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was well organsied.

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

    • My manager was great at letting me know about opportunities that were going on across the organisation.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Option of graduate programme if perform well.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fairly good.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive.

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

    • Good.

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

    • Yes social and sports activties are available.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Corporate Law, Financial Management

East of England

August 2016

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