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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was challenging but I thought it was an excellent learning experience.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues thought I was doing something worthwhile.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was very supportive and gave very good advice.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I felt I would have been more productive if I'd had more to do.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • It's hard to say, which probably means not too much and not too little.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As a whole, I thought the placement was a good learning experience.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was friendly and easy-going.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I think it was well set up and gave us opportunities to learn about the organisation beyond our own teams. Some departments had more structured shadowing opportunities and I would have appreciated something similar in mine.

    4/5

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

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

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Despite challenging times, I think this is a good organisation to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 3/5

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

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

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

International

September 2009


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