Summer Diversity Internship Programme Review

by Civil Service

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very varied work

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

    • The work I did was very much appreciated and I felt part of the team

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Weekly catch ups helped. Also I felt like I could go to any member of the team for guidance on a matter.

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

    • Pretty busy. I was at the Home Office so it was quite a lot of work during the Olympic period.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility - both in leading projects and in writing important briefs for meetings

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very useful skills were learnt - especially how to write and how to act professionally

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We organised picnics and everyone was friendly Was an open office

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

    • Very well set up. No real problems.

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

    • They organised schemes to help us work on our skills

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think I will now apply for the fast stream

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We organised drinks and socials on Thursdays

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

    • I was living at home so for me it was as cheap as chips!

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

    • London. Brilliant.

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

    • Voulunteering and networking events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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