HR Intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The Standard Life internship was a truely, worthwhile opportunity.

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

    • My colleagues were very supportive and took an interest in the work I was doing.

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

    • The level of support at Standard Life, was probably the best part of the internship. I had weekly meetings with a buddy who had completed the graduate scheme. I also had regular catch-ups with the head of my scheme.

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

    • Most of the time I was able to organise my own workload. Therefore on a daily basis I had just the right amount of work.

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

    • I was given ownership of my own piece of work. At first this was a little daunting. However, by the end I was really glad I could complete my work in my own style and use my own ideas.

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

    • I have learnt and developed many skills: data analysis, organisation, presenting skills and writing.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a really friendly culture at Standard Life. I also felt very welcomed by the whole department, as well as my own team. People took the time to ask me how I was getting on.

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

    • We were always kept up to date with key dates and nothing was sprung upon us. My placement manager had contacted me a few weeks before I had started telling me about the nature of work I would be undertaking. This was a great advantage before starting.

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

    • The company provided several 'lunch and learns'. These were varied in content and speakers. However they all gave me a better understanding of the company and the general industry.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Within the department I was in, there were no graduate jobs. However if there were it would be a great opportunity.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Edinburgh in August is amazing. There are plenty of things to see in the city and the intern group were great for socialising.

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

    • Varied. If you find the right places to go, the nights out can be reasonable. However, at weekends you can sometimes get caught out by expensive bars.

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

    • Working in the city centre was ideal for enjoying the nightlife.

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

    • I signed up for the company hockey club- they were extremely welcoming!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

Scotland

August 2013

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