Government and Public Affairs Intern Review

by Enterprise Mobility

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The work was varied and I had incredible opportunities to network both within the company and beyond. My manager trusted me with important pieces of work and I was able to attend meetings with external clients and top senior management.

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

    • Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Your opinion is valid and wanted.

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

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

    • Days, of course, varied; but on the whole I was incredibly busy and part of that came from networking with other staff members and always being available to help with tasks. I was therefore given responsibilities from different departments and my work was more varied

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

    • My work was directly reported into some of the senior managers of the company and has an impact on the actions of our employees.

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

    • In terms of independence, networking, business acumen and general sector knowledge this internship has been invaluable in allowing me to explore and learn about different career routes.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is genuinely happy to be at work and the environment is very collaborative. People are always chatting, working hard and saying hello.

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

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

    • I was given responsibility from the start and the ability to expand my skills and experience other companies/experiences.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lunches and dinners with employees was not a rarity and particularly amongst other interns there were weekly events organized between ourselves.

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

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

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

    • There were always social events, as well as charity days and Pride events which the company were organizing groups to go to.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

PR & Communications, Government

South East

August 2018

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