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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
A great experience that gave me a good level of responsibilty, whilt developing key skills for the future.
All collegaues that I worked with were very friendly and helpful.
My manager was very supportive throught my placement and had regular meetings to review my progress.
Variation day to day but generally had a good balance.
Responsible for own category and it's perfomance, including meetings with suppliers.
Opportunity to take part in a variety of training courses over the year which developed my day to day job and skills for the future.
The Company
A good atmosphere with away days, meals out and social activities
Very well structured programme with workshops, experiential events and development sessions.
Two week training provided for the role and an opportunity to take part in further training during work time.
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Good company to work for
The Culture
Very good social activities that were organised
Expensive dependant on area.
Large amount of bars, clubs and restaurants.
Sport and social activities were offered
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Customer Service, Purchasing and Supply
East Midlands
August 2013