SIM Summer Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it quite a lot. They give you free lunch and flex friday (work an hour longer every day but take every other friday off) is quite good.

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

    • I had skills in python that a lot of my colleagues don't, so felt pretty good. 99% of people I met were nice and friendly as well.

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

    • My manager wasn't the most hands on, but I think it varies with who you get as your line manager.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Sometimes busy sometimes quiet. Always something to do but it may not be the most interesting thing. Lots of opportunities to get involved in committees.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not much really. Depends on department I think, in SIM we're quite business facing, and felt a little like anything I did had to be checked before we talk to anyone.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learned a load of python, and my manager made opportunities to meet with people in other areas of the business to talk about what they do, which were related to my masters degree next year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Middle of the road really.

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

    • Very organised. Had specific intern activities such as a charity day and a poster competition. Set 11 weeks, with weekly meetings with your manager, a mid internship review and an end of internship review to determine if you get a graduate position

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

    • I invested in myself, using the tools they provided

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Quite good. Not sure I'd want to be in SIM though

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • yeah we organised things to do, and had lunch with each other.

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

    • I lived at home, but I know some people were at the organised accommodation which was £30 a night.

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

    • Sunbury doesn't have nightlife

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

    • Yep. Committees were plentiful. Things like Women in stem, socials etc.. Intern socials organised too.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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