Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed the placement: Was thrown in to real current work, meaning I was actively contributing to projects.

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

    • My work came over as very much valued to my colleagues. Even though I am not as qualified, it felt as if I was contributing to the work at their level. Everyone was very welcoming and very friendly also.

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

    • Cant fault the help and guidance given to me by all colleagues! All were willing to pass their knowledge on.

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

    • Up to my neck in work, I have had no dull moment where I haven't had work to do. This is a good thing.

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

    • Large amounts of responsibility, which increased with time on the placement. Towards the end of my time, I was trusted in creating documents to go straight to the client.

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

    • Will be a huge help, not to mention confirming my interest in this choice of career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and very welcoming, everyone made an effort to ask how I was doing.

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

    • Very well organised, I was always doing something.

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

    • The placement was payed and I was given much advice on what my next step should be.

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

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

    • Very appealing, and I have realised that this is a place where I would like to work,

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good socially, everyone has been welcoming and chatty.

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

    • Centre of Birmingham is expenisve, but luckily I live closeby, hence the cost is cheap for me. But the placement is payed so any costs may be covered.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in Birmingham is big, but since on placement, have been too tired to go out!

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

    • There are out of work activities with the organisation, but I have not got involved.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

July 2017

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