Communications Executive Review

by Tube Lines Ltd

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I learnt an immense amount on this placement.

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

    • I thought that they supported me and wanted me to do well.

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

    • I was given all the support and guidance that I needed and more when I asked for it.

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

    • I was quite busy and sometimes felt that there was a lot of work to do but as long as I managed my workload well it was not a problem

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

    • The more I proved myself to my colleagues the more responsibility I was given. With some projects I was the main contact or had set an event up.

    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 think that I was given a lot of training, both internally by colleagues and externally with courses that I went on.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office could sometimes be quiet but on the whole there was a nice balance.

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

    • The placement was very well organised,

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

    • The company spent a lot on training for me and I could ask to go on as many courses as I wanted.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am not sure if I would work there again but I did learn a lot.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went out and socialised with my fellow graduates a lot, there were also drinks with the team that I worked with.

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

    • The cost of living in London is high but I was fortunate enough to live at home.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is very good.

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

    • Apart from work drinks there were not that many things to do with the team.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2009

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