International HR Intern Review

by The Body Shop

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the work I was asked to complete. A large part of this was down to the team I was working with and interaction I had with the rest of the business.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There were some occasions where more appreciation could have been given for the work that I completed.

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

    • The support from my supervisor and manager was brilliant.

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

    • I was very busy, with something important to do at all times.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement. I was given my own projects to work on during the year.

    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 take some of the skills away with me, I would have liked more training available as an intern.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always a buzz in the office with something happening, there was never a dull moment. Although it is a fast passed environment it always seemed quite relaxed. We had different events being held throughout the year for employees to get involved with.

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

    • The year that I spent in my internship was split over two teams, the transition between them wasn't smooth. I also started later than the other interns (at the request of the business, not myself) and so I didn't receive all of the on boarding activities that the other interns took part in.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had meetings to discuss my development during the year and some development activities with the other interns.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There isn't a grad scheme in the area I completed my internship in and at the moment I can't see any other way of me returning to the business. This may change in the future.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was an intern community but also social events with teams.

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

    • I lived just outside of central London, rent was still high and socialising was the same price as being in central.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We had to travel for the night life.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • None that I was aware of.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2017

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