Business Undergraduate Placement Review

by AgustaWestland

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable experience and everyone was very welcoming.

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

    • Everyone was friendly, all of the other undergrads were in the same boat so we got along and will remain in contact.

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

    • I was in an office atmosphere and had my boss sitting near me with an open door style and any questions i had he aswered.

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

    • The workload didnt increase as much as i expected and the actual project i was given was over fairly quickly. However other jobs were given to me as my ability increased.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I cant say i was given loads of resposibility, but as it was my first placement thats understandable. However the project and work i was given was all on me.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learned some very important skills and most importantly things that are not thought about in University and the differences in the real world.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good office to work in but at times did feel a little quiet. Just like any other office should be i would have thought.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very impressively organised placement with a designated placement officer having regular meetings with all undergrads ensuring we know what is avaliable and expected of us.

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

    • They showed me everything i would need to know if i were to take up a full time role.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are good

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there were a number of other graduates/ undergraduates an everyone was up for a social every so often.

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

    • Sort of average i guess

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

    • Haha the nightlife wasn't great but there are a few bars and things to meet up

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were several outings and several undergrads were put on various schemes

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Audit, Banking

South West

August 2012

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