UK PR Intern Review

by The Body Shop

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my work placement overall and felt it was a great learning experience. I'm very glad I did it and wouldn't change it.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues for the most part, however this wasn't always the case.

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

    • My management always ensured that I had lots to do but were considerate of my workload which I appreciated.

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

    • I was always busy and had lots to do. I never had an hour without a task to complete.

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

    • I felt I was given a fair amount of responsibility.

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

    • I believe I've learnt many skills which I can apply to the rest of my degree and my future career. Particularly time management and self discipline.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally positive

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The Internship programme is very well organised and a lot of effort is made by the HR team to improve it consistently and ensure it is successful.

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

    • I was given lots of learning opportunities and was able to develop my skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • There doesn't seem to be recruitment going on in the business currently

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene amongst fellow placement students, but not so much amongst fellow colleagues

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

    • Expensive - worked in Croydon, London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great - worked near central London

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

    • Some

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2018

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