Employer Brand Officer, Communications and Insight Review

by The Co-op

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Great

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

    • They were great to work with.

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

    • They were very approachable.

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

    • It fluctuated throughout the year, sometimes exceptionally busy sometimes quieter. This helped improve time management skills.

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

    • I was in charge of 3 diverse projects which was great.

    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 been offered a really good job in London that would not have been possible had I not had this placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really great office. One of the best teams I've worked with. Honestly! They are all so kind and helpful.

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

    • It was pretty good.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given good on the job training. It would have been nice to be allowed a development budget for things like official project management courses etc.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • This is the best company I've ever worked for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company pays for social every so often throughout the year which is great!

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

    • I love Manchester's social life. It's great fun. Not too expensive. But not exceptionally cheap either. Normal I would say.

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

    • Really good

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

    • I never saw any but I'm sure there are some.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

North West

June 2012

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