Business Support Co-Ordinator Review

by Panasonic

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Great place to work, with highly skilled and friendly colleagues.

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

    • In a role with significant responsibility, so felt valued and able to make my views heard.

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

    • My manager was very knowledgeable of the company and the industry, as well as the internal systems. She was always willing to help.

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

    • Always something to be done, but not so much that I felt 'snowed under'.

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

    • High level of responsibility from day one. Client facing role working with wide range of retailers.

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

    • I felt the skills I learnt were highly transferable, but didn't necessarily link that strongly to my degree studies.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and focused in a difficult environment.

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

    • A well designed scheme with plenty of learning opportunities

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Good investment in basic skills training, especially in IT. As well as job specific training.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely work for this company again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, shared housing and became friends.

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

    • Far cheaper than my current University town.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Distinctly average, but not too far from London.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of sports activities at the on-site sports centre.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2012

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