Reporter Review

by Bournemouth Daily Echo

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I was pretty much left to my own devices so I made the most of this - people who aren't very motivated may not get so much out of this placement.

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

    • The staff are very friendly and helpful, even in this recession where there jobs are in jeopardy, they made me feel like I'd been there for years.

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

    • They gave my the necessary guidance, but often I could maybe have done with a little more advice. Having said that it shows that they trusted me.

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

    • Some days I was rushed off my feet, others I didn't have a lot to do, but on average I was happy with the amount of work I had.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As I mentioned before I was pretty much left to my own devices, and my work was only edited very slightly. Towards the end of the placement it needed no editing at all.

    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 felt it was really helpful, and I learnt skills that I will most definitely be able to use in my future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was some high-jinks but mostly everybody knew what needed to be done and the time it would take.

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

    • I would say it is well set up, but I know others who have not been quite so involved.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Just a bit of education on editing my own work, and making the story exciting from a different angle.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work there when I finish my degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We didn't go out as such, but we were very comfortable in each others presence and gave each other support.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's expensive in some places, reasonable in others.

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

    • I liked it! Good bars and clubs.

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

    • But had I been there longer I may have got involved in some activites.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

September 2009

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