HR intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my placement with Siemens. I felt as though I was given plenty of opportunity to develop my skills and knowledge and I was treated and a valued team member.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Throughout my internship I feel as though I was treated the same as any full time member of staff. I was given a good amount of responsibility with the option to take on more.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was absolutely fantastic in supporting my development. I was given opportunities to lead on my own projects and work on projects where I had the opportunity to network both internally and externally.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • How busy I was varied throughout the year, but even in quieter periods there was always plenty to do and I never felt bored.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given the option throughout my placement to take on as much responsibility I would like. the further my placement progressed the more confident I became and the more responsibility I took on.

    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 believe the skills I have gained will benefit me greatly both on my return to university and in my future career post graduation.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere in my office was fairly quiet and relaxed but I got to travel often which was brilliant and allowed me to network and meet new people.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • My placement was extremely flexible and is very much designed around my own interests. I had the opportunity to make it what I wanted I found to be extremely rewarding .

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • As an intern at Siemens you get to take part in the intern development program, which aims to build your effectiveness in a corporate environment, which I found to be brilliant and very useful.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Many interns do return to Siemens in the same department after graduation, as there isn't a grad role in my department this wasn't an option for me. But I am able to apply for other business grad schemes.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 4/5

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

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

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

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2017


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