Junior Researcher Review

by Travel Channel

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It would of been higher if the work load was consistent.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone was respectful from day one and trusted me to complete my duties

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Everything was explained thoroughly and help was always at hand.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • When I was busy the tasks that I were to complete always interested me, but then again there were days when I would be out of work by 10/11am.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a fair ammount of responsibility. It felt like they had faith in me to undergoing regular tasks within the company. On the other hand, I had to unload the dishwasher as well.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My degree is based on Travel and Tourism, and as it turned out the placement was more or less TV based. Although it was travel related, there wasn't much in relation to my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very laid back. Everyone knew their place and as long as the work was being completed it was a very welcoming and friendly environment.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • From start to finish it all seemed to be under control.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The task I were given, although being an important part of the companies operations, they weren't majorly complexion so training wasn't really given.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The office atmosphere and the interesting and diverse range of jobs within the company makes it a good place to work and I would consider working for this organisation.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes. Atleast once a week a lunch or night out etc. was arrange between the group.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was London so....not to cheap, but the company paid for my travel making life a lot easier.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Never-ending Choice.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes. I was offered regularly to attend outside events and sports activities arranged between the workers.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Advertising, Television/Film/Media

London

August 2012


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