Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really good, lots of opportunities.

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

    • They are offering me a full time graduate job and I have a year left to go!

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

    • It was not required.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Enough work to do, but no pressure.

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

    • I was left alone to get onto my work without being hassled

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

    • Directly relevant to my final year project

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly but professional, we have a laugh, but don't let it get in the way of work.

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

    • It was quite easy to get in the swing of things.

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

    • I got to go on the training courses I wanted.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a graduate position and I have not started my final year yet!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • More than weekly socialising opportunities

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bristol -- cheaper than London. Can cater for all budgets, taxi fares are normally low as the city is quite compact.

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

    • City centre is 6 miles away, nightlife there is great.

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

    • Yes, very active sports and social club.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2013

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