Business Undergraduate Review
by AgustaWestland
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.6
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The Company
3.5
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The Culture
2.9
- 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
I have found this placement to be very rewarding, I have significantly enhanced the skills and knowledge gained whilst studying towards a Business Studies Degree. I have enjoyed my experience so much so that I would definitely like to return to Westlands following graduation.
The departments I worked within were very helpful and friendly; I was able to develop good relationships with many of my colleagues and gained their appreciation/ respect through doing so.
I gained great support from both my supervisors who were both helpful and approachable.
In the main my work load has been manageable and forthcoming.
Due to the high value nature of the business, despite being responsible for producing proposal documents for example, they would be approved and authorised prior to release.
I feel I have significantly enhanced the skills and knowledged gained whilst studying towards a Business Studies Degree in particular the knowledge and skills gained whilst studying a project management unit.
The Company
Despite being the youngest person within my office (probably by at least 10 years) the office morale was very good. I was able to get on with and have a laugh/ joke with many of my colleagues.
The placement was quite well organised, I was told the departments in which I'd be working within at least a few weeks before my scheduled start date. Regular reviews were held between myself and my supervisor which would be reviewed by the training department.
I have not attended any formal training, having said this I have learnt a great deal from my supervisor and colleagues.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
There is a strong possibility of a graduate job with Westlands, either via the training department or through my current manager.
The Culture
Yes there are a group of 19 Undergraduates at Westland, all of whom get on very well and have regular nights out. There is also a student association which consists of appox 150 people (apprentices and undergrads) which arranges various activities throughout the year e.g. bowling, paint-balling or trips to the beach.
I have been able to live with parents during my placement year, therefore not 100% sure of cost of living. Having said this, talking to fellow undergrads the cost of renting etc in Yeovil is resonable. In terms of nightlight, for a smallish town Yeovil has quite a bit to offer, quite a range of shops, bowling, cinema, a variety of resturants and a few clubs.
As I commute into work, I rarely go out in Yeovil, but it has a variety of bars on offer which are OK!
In terms of the Student association scheme yes, as I'm not a local not sure about activities in Yeovil.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Wales
June 2009
