Faculty assistant Review

by Kingston University London

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • 5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • 5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • 5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

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

    • Excellent personal training and development. Treating each student as an equal member of the faculty. I always had a chance to reach out and ask if I was struggling. Excellent facilities which helped to integrate quickly. I think Kingston staff invested and believed in me as a student. I would recommend everyone to go there.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Excellent insight. I can see myself doing research job after the graduation. I will recommend someone who is curious with a passion deliver tangible results from the research. For me it was an eye opening experience. The team is also quite diverse so it enabled me to engage with different people and cultures.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • KU culture is inclusivity and diversity, something that is not straightforward in many organisations. Surely, you want to feel appreciated.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I am convinced that research is my career path, I am more willing to tackle some challenging issues within unpredictable business environment.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid a minimum wage which was helpful so I could cover my food and travel expenses

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • It was excellent networking opportunities because of a good business community and events throughout.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Excellent networking opportunities. If you want to be current the best solution is to engage in networking and talk to people.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I was updated by more senior colleague. I appreciated the varieties of events going on.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would recommend to anyone from insight to long term internship!

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2018

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