The University of Plymouth Careers Service Internship scheme Review

by University of Plymouth

Rating

4.5/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Business Insight
    4.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the virtual internship and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • To begin with I had to complete GDPR and Health and Safety training. My main role was interviewing previous students from my current course, the transcripts of which will be used as case studies in a research project.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many interviewing skills , as well as how to record on Zoom and download transcripts from Zoom.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was really interesting and I have realised that this is definitely something that I wish to pursue further.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the virtual internship
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual internship
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • This was a virtual internship with my lecturer, so not applicable.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual internship?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
  • I really enjoyed this internship and have realised that this is the kind of work that I would like to pursue further.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 4/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at University of Plymouth
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend University of Plymouth to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Plymouth
  • Spend time on your application and make it as relevant as possible.


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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Education/Teaching, Voluntary, Research

South West

September 2023


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