HR Assistant Review

by Panasonic

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I thorougly enjoyed the year, I was given a lot of reponsibility and was able to get a broad knowledge of the HR department.

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

    • I don't think I could have asked for a better team. I was made to feel welcome from the very first day and I will be sorry to leave.

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

    • Very good manager and I will miss working for her.

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

    • I have gained experience in many areas of HR, due to the fact that I was constantly busy I learnt more and never got bored.

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

    • I was giver reponsibility in all aspects of my job. Mainly I had to recruit for 13 pl;acement positions and I had complete control of all decisions.

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

    • I hope to continue working 9-5 whilst at university as I have realised how productive you can be.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I really enjoyed woking with everyone in the office.

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

    • It has been running for around 20 years now so is a very sucessful scheme.

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

    • I had training in interview skills which will be useful for my future. Then any training I asked for I was able to attend a course on.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • The HR team is quite small, so I could return as long as there was a position available.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company had 22 placement positions this year so the social scene was great.

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

    • Could have been better but not the companies fault. Cheaper than living in London though.

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

    • I travelled homw a lot but the time s I went out were good.

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

    • I didn't really want to get involved in much by the time I finished work I was too tired.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

July 2009

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