Bar/ Catering/ Hospitality, Customer Services, Entertainment Review

by The Esprit Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed this Summer experience because it kept me busy throughout the summer and at the same time make profit of it, and what i most liked about this summer job was the environment and all the people i met and that i became friend. So i recommend doing a summer job because it's a new opportunity to evolve as a person and professionally as well.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt very valued during my time at The Esprit Group, people really went out of their way to make sure you were happy and habing fun at the same time you worked and were keen that you didn't stay till late We were treated as if we were actual employees and given good training.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • This placement had given volunteers a two day training as well as an introduction day two weeks prior, so we could see what to expect and what we would do for the next months of Summer. Also, there were several workers who would check up on us and assist us with any problems we had come across.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As someone who is looking forward to working with people in the future, this work experience has helped gain an insight and further prepare me for this. Also, I have gained more skills with poeple communication and organisation of activities and events. So i think my social skills were imporved a lot

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The placement had scheduled event programmes for the following weeks, and they did follow the structure well so we had not difficulties to plan our own activities with the persons. This worked out fine in the end so it was not too much of a hassle, and everyone was satisfied

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere was great, a lot of people just wanted to have fun and socialize so sometimes you didn't notived that youre at work so for me that was a very positive point that helped me to be motivated every day. And everybody get along together and we could share each other experiences so that was very enriching

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • In here they had made sure to train us well and supervise us along the way in case we came across any issues or were uncertain with a task. After a few days we were able to work independently manage the events and resolve issues on our own so were evidently well trained. I can't complain about the personal development.

    4/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • This kind of placement was more directioned to summer jobs so I don't know how it would be to have a full time role with this company, but if that opportunity existed i absolutely woludnt mind to be part of this company, because i what i like to do is to socialize with people and having fun and make them happier at the same time so this is the right place.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Like i said this kind of company was more directioned to summer jobs, so the company culture was having fun and helping other people to have the same kind of fun, like if they felt they're in a group of close friends so the main goal is well being of the people.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The whole experience was valuable as it helped us understand the tasks and routines of working within a social group, and also made me consider a future in working within this field, because like i said i enjoy working with people.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • It was not much but it was pretty decent in terms of the job itslef.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • We had an introduction day where we socialised with other volunteers and supervisors so that we would be more comfortable with each other in the placement so there was that moment where i could met each other well and see who you're working on the events and so on. It was great.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • It was very helpful in meeting new people and getting more comfortable with colleagues, as well as having a good introduction to the place and duties that we'd be doing.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Since we're having fun inside the job itself, i guess we didn't felt the need to have fun outside of work.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I definitely recommend this insight to a friend because if he want to help other people to have fun and have fun himself at the same time while improving her social skills and being a better and responsible person, this is the right placement for a summer and in the end getting paid to have fun.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Television/Film/Media

London

October 2016