Special Constable Review

by Cambridgeshire Constabulary

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • Hard work but highly enjoyable

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

    • Was treated as an equal

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

    • guidance from highly experienced supervisors

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

    • sometimes working non-stop for 10 hour shifts

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

    • same resposnsability as everyone else

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

    • learnt invaluble live skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • everyone had a good sense of humour

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

    • few minor hiccups, but otherwise it was very good!

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

    • full training was given

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • would take a full ttime job with them this instant

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • was so-so

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • could have been worse

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

    • due to placement saw the bad side of the night life on a regular basis

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

    • no activitiees offered at this stage

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Government, Voluntary

East of England

May 2013