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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Interesting, technical role.
Yes, my opinion was valued in team discussions.
Regular meeting for feedback.
Busier at month end that during the month.
Took ownership for processes at month end, and delivered results to management.
Good set of working skills.
The Company
Positive and fun.
Very structured so that I knew what was expected of me at each stage.
I took advantage of many courses inside and outside of my field of work, paid for by the company.
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
Analyst roles are on offer for placment students.
The Culture
Yes, events organised on a regular basis to socialise with team, department and other students.
Lived at home so cheap. Socialising is quite expensive in Central London.
Good, lots of things to do in Central London.
Plenty of opportunities and encouragement from department.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
May 2012