Network Support Review

by University College London

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Haven't had an equivalent full time job to compare it to, but imagine it's about as good as it's likely to get.

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

    • Almost all colleagues are very friendly.

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

    • Everyone very helpful.

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

    • Depends on the day. Sometimes very little to do and sometimes very very busy.

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

    • I showed I was capable, so I was trusted with running the place whilst my boss went away.

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

    • Haven't finished, so don't know, but imagine degree will be easier than it would have been.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Pleasant.

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

    • Complications at the beginning, but then went smoothly.

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

    • They haven't needed to yet, but will if I stay.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a job with them for at least another year. Not sure about long term prospects yet.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only 1 other, but we got on.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lived at home, so no different.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • See above.

    4/5
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International

July 2009

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