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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed the work I did, but often ran out as most of it was ad hoc, and had to ask for more - felt like I always bugging my boss!
Felt like my work was valued
I was given help with a piece of work when I needed it. Also got to go on any courses I wanted to.
See above
All ad hoc work going out had to be checked but this was true for everyone. Wrote a few articles and was responsible for a few regular tasks and organising the xmas do.
Went on some good IT and general skills courses.
The Company
Relaxed and plenty of banter!
Quite well and got to do a fair range of things but generally not enough to do on a daily basis.
Went on several courses.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
A lot of past students have gone back there although I wouldn't personally. Good prospects for those who do though although you do have to apply again.
The Culture
Although I was the only student at the Bristol branch I met up with the ones in Bath a few times. It was easy to keep in touch with them at work.
Rent's quite high.
Awesome!
Joined the sports club.. not really a lot went on outside work apart from to be honest.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Government
Wales
August 2007