Finance (Revenue) Placement Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have been given a lot more responsibility which I loved but this is according to how much you want to accept. Hasn't just focused on job, was also given opportunities to do Young Enterprise and charity work

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very appreciative and good work is aknowledged and recognised.

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

    • Good support throughout the year

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Constantly busy but that was because I welcomed more work. You get what you ask for basically.

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

    • Lead a high profile process daily which amounts for a lot of money. Through a work project I made compliance changes which impacted the whole plant.

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

    • Naturally developed several skills through day to day work which will positively impact my final year studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, busy and quite relaxed.

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

    • Good guidance at the beginning and end of year but not much mid year

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Put me on several one day courses at my request. They listen to your needs

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Strong graduate scheme which offers huge promotional prospects and is internationally recognised

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We meet regularly during the week and at weekends and have an excellent relationship

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

    • Very cheap and affordable but nice

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

    • Great, accomodates stsudent nights out and is very cheap!

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

    • No really quite quiet apart from night life

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

June 2012

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