Birmingham University Internship Programme Review

by University of Birmingham

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I learned that the role wasn't for me, but I enjoyed the experience

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

    • I was doing important work that permanent employees didn't have enough time to do. I felt very highly valued.

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

    • I was left to work on my own but I had guidance when I needed it. I liked this independence.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had a list to do and I worked through it at my own pace. Some days I would be busier than others.

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

    • I was responsible for my own jobs and I completed them

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

    • They helped me enhance the skills I already had. It helped me to get back into the routine of full time work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly, happy and it was a lovely environment to work with,

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

    • I didn't sign a contract and it was a struggle to get set up on payroll.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We had an ongoing training scheme with four sessions.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I know what I would like to go into and it isn't a career in Higher Education. However, the role did open my eyes to the vast variety of careers in HE.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was lovely

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

    • Ok, its Birmingham after all.

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

    • Ok, but I didn't go out because all the other students had gone home!

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

    • No

    0/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2013

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