Operations and HSSE Intern Review

by GVC Holdings

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Really enjoyed my placement. Put in such a great area of the Business with such a fantastic support team. I'm going to miss leaving the team! I was able to meet so many incredible leaders giving us unprecedented access to the highest profile individuals in the company. Would really recommend.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt incredibly highly valued by my colleagues - they even threw me a leaving party. They made such a huge effort to make me feel involved. They were very involved in my personal development giving me advice on literally everything. They really enhanced my experience and their professionalism was on another level.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Hugely. My team were formed of a series of incredibly experienced management giving me constructive and useful tips across the board helping me to push myself and get the most out of my time with the company. I finished with a high quality report that was only possible thanks to the quality guidance given by my managers.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There is certainly never a dull day. I was kept busy at all times with constant tasks and objectives. It is a good thing as it means that you certainly will not be bored ever and the things that you are doing are certainly manageable. Can be a bit intense at some points but as long as you are organised its completely manageable.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot of responsibility. My reports go on to making real world decisions. It was up to me to make my own conclusions and whole reports would be based on them. Again this is managed responsibility and has been great and really made my work feel valued.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This has really helped me with my professionalism. Learn presentation skills. Time management skills. Project skills. All of this is needed for my university project. I think I will be able to go back to university with a whole different approach to to my work. Really pleased with all what I have been taught.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Great atmosphere. Couldn't complain about it at all. Really good engagement across the board. Everyone was happy and willing to engage. Such a positive, friendly office staff. Be ready to bring the banter with you although the work ethos is also fantastic. Such supportive individuals. Really forward thinking and yet hardworking atmosphere.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Great events organised. Really engaging events. Great socials. It is important to make sure you achieve a good work life balance - this is something that has been really thought about. I loved the departments I was working in and there was never a point where I felt uncomfortable. Pretty happy.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They invested a lot into it all. With socials being given a good budget, over three team training sessions for presentations. High profile individuals in the company took the time to listen to everything and there was a real focus and drive towards our development and there were was never a 'no'.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Great! As long as you are prepared to travel the industry can be incredibly rewarding. This company is very forward thinking and has done its best to push employee engagement. As long as you are ambitions this is certainly a good role for you. Would really recommend. Really worth looking at.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, great social scene. Really enjoyed it all - never a dull moment. Team were more than happy to hang out. Really felt like a family and i'm going to miss this whole social experience. I could not fault the social aspect of this whole scheme. Had a great time!

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Standard London cost. Travel could be a bit expensive but that is to be expected. It is better to live around the office but not a necessity. General costs are not that high and the office is in a great location. Socials tend to be sponsored by the company so not excessive.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Really good. Based near Stratford. Really happy with it all. It is very safe and never empty - everyone tends to go out in the same place.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were lots of opportunities with my team participating in five a side football and other good events. Definitely options if you are a social person.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018


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