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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • There is a lot to know in this role and it is a challenge so you definately get great experience but there always people around to ask if you require advice.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • You are treated like a full time employee.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • If you need support all you have to do is ask.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There is probably about a week every month where things slow down, which allows you to catch up but you are never sitting with nothing to do.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given full responsibilty on my specific projects.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • 3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • There is a very professional atmoshere but you can always take a quick break for a chat with people around you.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • They followed all the procedures I would expect for an employee.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company allow you to develop you r own person skills by allowing you to help or work on your own projects.

    4/5

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

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I would consider applying once uni had finished.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, the staff are all up for a laugh and as there are pubs near the office, socialising takes place after work. Also on wednesday a free lunch at a resturant down the road allows for socialising between staff.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I don't live near.

    0/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Pubs an bars are near by.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Charity fund raising events, eg, games night at a pub on the high street.

    4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

London

February 2010


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