Consulting Industrial Placement Review

by Gist Ltd

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I loved working at Gist. A really people focused company, invested in my progress and development.

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

    • Friendly work environment, with regular feedback.

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

    • I was given a great level of oversight by managers within my team. My mentor also provided a great avenue for wider business context and support throughout the year.

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

    • I had what I felt to be a perfect workload, that I was able to have control over in terms of time management and deadlines.

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

    • One of my favorite aspects of placement was the amount of responsibility I was given early on, and the autonomy to make the role my own.

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

    • I feel I have learnt invaluable professional skills across the course of the year, that I will be able to apply in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and friendly environment, with a good work life balance.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organized placement, with opportunity and support in trying a variety of roles and projects.

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

    • The centrally organized training courses for our grad and IP intake were informative, fun and a good chance to connect with similar people around the business.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The grad scheme looks very appealing, with opportunities to mold it to my strengths and interests. The opportunity for rapid progression through the business is fantastic.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I've made some great friends from within the business this year, that I hope to stay in contact with once I've left.

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

    • Very reasonable for the region of the country.

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

    • Plenty of restaurants, bars and a few clubs in the surrounding area.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not so much in the way of company organized activities, however there were always people around to do stuff with after work etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

August 2018

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