Human Resources industrial placement Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed a lot - there were a lot of placement students so I made a good network of friends which added to the enjoyment

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

    • I was treated as a normal member of staff and didn't feel any different because I was on a placement

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

    • Lots of support - not only with work set by EDF Energy but also with university course work

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

    • Always felt like I had enough work to do, knew what to do I had too much and knew what to do if I needed more work

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

    • As before I was treated like a normal employee so had a lot of responsibility, was a very open organisation and I felt like I could have told my line manager if I wasn't coping wth the responsibility

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

    • I was asked regularly what I wanted to get involved in to benefit my degree studies so I could tailor it as much as I liked

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Happy atmosphere, supportive colleagues and open inclusive environment

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

    • Received a very good handover from placement student who was there before me

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

    • I could receive as much onsite training as I desired. Additional training was also available if requested

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have an interview with this organisation next week

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good network of young employees with apprentices, graduates and placement students

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

    • Varied prices around the area so I was able to chose how I wanted to live, unfortunately no public transport to workplace

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

    • Close to Edinburgh and Newcastle - both good social scenes

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

    • Many sections I had the oppprtunity to get involved in such as golf, theatre and fitness

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

Scotland

November 2016

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