Information Directorate Intern Review

by The University of York

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely fantastic! It made my summer, and helped me to not feel as worried about my time at university coming to an end this year.

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

    • I treated in the same manner that other colleagues were. I felt that I did have the chance to question and to challenge, different ideas (in an appropriate manner, of course!)

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

    • They could not have been better, the working relationship was perfect!

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

    • Absolutely!! Organising some projects meant that I started very early on some days and finished late on others, but they were very helpful in offering me flexi-time, to balance things out.

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

    • I was tasked with high level responsibilities, to communicate with senior members of the team in-house and also to external visitors. I was also tasked to produce documentation.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They have helped me to think largely about what I would like to do after university, and provided me with the confidence in carrying out projects. The need for me to show initiative will certainly be useful in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic working relationship!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised. If there were hitches, they were sorted out very promptly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was trained in numerous areas from Day1. I felt valued, and privileged to have such opportunities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Difficult times for universities so it is difficult to day. As I am continuing study at the moment I would not be able to be employed full-time. However, it is difficult to say after this!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Welcomed to different events, where all members of staff seemed friendly.

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

    • N/A. Already lived there.

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

    • Already lived here.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Absolutely! Public lectures, and department social events.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2011

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