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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Good, interesting work with a purpose to the company, not simply meaningless tasks and making coffee.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Colleagues were always open and willing to help. Extremely friendly working atmosphere.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Guidance and assistance given when required but also left alone when it would be beneficial.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Plenty of work to do but not more than necessary or possible.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Given overall responsibility for a personal project, with overall design and guidance from staff.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Particularly good for developing extra-degree skills, things working in a business gives you that being in university doesn't.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    4/5

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

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Extensive programme of business skills training and introduction to other company areas

    4/5

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

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Good outlook for future employment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Guildford is relatively expensive compared to some areas but the cost can easily be brought down with careful planning.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • A typical student town.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Many social clubs and local activities

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2013


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