First Line Manager Review

by DHL

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement, great people great company to work for.

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

    • I was lucky to be part of a great team, we had fun but also knew when to work.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I received a lot of support and advice throughout my placement. The people there were very open and helpful.

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

    • Depends on the day, but it was fairly busy throughout the year and very busy during peak times and periods such as Christmas and Easter.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I think how much responsibility given to the placement student depended on how much they wanted it. I was given my own team and department.

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

    • The skills and knowledge gained from my placement will have everlasting impact on me and it was very relevant to my course.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere was very interacted and engaging.

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

    • There's a set up meeting at the beginning of the placement to plan discuss the year but it changes throughout depending the growth of the placement student.

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

    • I was involved in several courses throughout the placement year to develop me as a manager and it meant a great deal.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a graduate job offer at the end of my placement and so I am looking forward to working for DHL again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was nice socialising with other placement students. We usually met up every few months and even did a project together.

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

    • I spent my placement in north of England and the cost of living was very cheap.

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

    • The nightlife wasn't really great but the area was an hour drive from my uni so it Alright. I would travel there most weekends that I was not working.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Few sports events here and there. A lot of charities sponsored by DHL if you would like to raise money for the charity of your choice.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

October 2017

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