Hr intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my work placement with Siemens. I was involved in many cross functional projects and developed so many skills.

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

    • You are not treated as if you are an intern at Siemens. We are heavily invested in as entry level talent. They have embraced all of my development desires and ensure I built a network within the business

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

    • I had complete support during my year. This was extended from people in many functions not just my line manager. There is a focus on wellbeing and work life balance. This is embraced from people at all levels

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

    • This isnt a feet under the table and do the same thing each day type of placement. You have new projects that keep you engaged and enthusiastic with potential to shadow other departments

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

    • They fully embrace giving you projects to manage and have an onus on ownership culture. Without realising it you develop entrepreneurial skills

    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 will utilise all skills developed here and dont need to wait until being back at uni to use them. Critical thinking, strategic mindfulness and creativity are my main 3 skills developed

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive ...a lovely place to be

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

    • Extremely well organised. I had so many secondments, business introduction meetings and intern training courses that i fully integrated into the business

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

    • Far more than id have imagined. We had trips abroad, top of the range technology and externally recognised training courses

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I aspire to remain with the company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Entry level Talent are encouraged to network together and also we have team building activities and social gatherings

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

    • Average

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

    • Usual

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

    • Yes activities come up frequently

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2017

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