People Intern Review

by Virgin Media O2

Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my time with Virgin Media. I have learnt so much and been able to translate theory from university into practise in the workplace.

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

    • My team have been amazing in welcoming me to the company and I haven't felt like 'the Intern' at all.

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

    • My manager and team have been supportive in giving me guidance on the work I have been given, however there has also been a level of independence to go and find my own clarity on certain projects.

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

    • I have been very busy on my placement as I have had the opportunity to get involved in different projects across the team.

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

    • I have been given lots of responsibility to get involved in big projects and speak to senior stakeholders.

    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 have learnt so much about the workplace in general but also lots of industry knowledge and soft skills through our core development programme.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The Reading office is a nice place to work with some great functionality.

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

    • Everything has been well organised by the team and managers.

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

    • There is an extensive core development programme.

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

    • National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The Graduate schemes give you amazing exposure to the company and opportunities to progress.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most Interns live around the Reading area so it is easy to be social.

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

    • Reading is generally an expensive place to live due to location close to London.

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

    • Reading has a range of restaurants, bars and clubs.

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

    • There were some sports groups but only in certain office locations.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

South East

April 2020

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