Purchase Ledger Assistant / Brick Fabrication Coordinator Review

by Keystone Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I can have very few complaints about my time at the Keystone Group. The position allowed me to experience a variety of roles which allowed me to develop myself both personally an professionally.

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

    • I felt that I became a valued member of the team during my placement and have gained not only colleagues but friends.

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

    • I can't fault either of my line managers throughout my periods spent with them. They allowed me to work independently but also provided any guidance or support when requested without hesitation.

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

    • As in any role there are times when you are busier and times when there is a lull, but on the whole I was kept busy

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

    • I was given a number of projects to undertake that I worked independently on that are still in place at my time of leaving. Also day to day roles I wasn't being watched over my shoulder.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel I have gained many skills from this role which can be applied both in a wide field and specific to my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was normally a lively atmosphere. People are working hard but I very rarely felt bored.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was some confusion on my arrival of specifically which job role I would be undertaking but from this point on there was no other issues.

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

    • I was involved in a few training seminars periodically throughout my placement.

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

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

    • Having been asked to stay on until I returned to university and having felt valued during my time I would be happy to return if there was a position availabe.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are fairly regular nights out within the workplace

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

    • Fairly cheap area to live with some variety of activities and social area to visit.

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

    • Reasonable selection of bars, pubs and clubs.

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

    • Occasional emails are sent around offering sports, charitable and other fun activities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

October 2016

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