Development Intern Review

by Refugee Council

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I had the freedom to work on my own initiative.

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

    • I was actually treated like a full time worker.

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

    • It was like a family and everyone was willing to help.

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

    • I had my assignments and work finely cut out and that really made me busy.

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

    • As much as that of a full time staff and I loved it.

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

    • This much...101%

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was friendly, brotherly, sisterly and generally good.

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

    • It was well organised and my work was well cut out for me showing a serious sign of serious and committed organisation.

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

    • From day one, I was part of and took part in most of the available trainings.

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

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

    • I worked well and they loved it and I have no doubt that if something comes up they will consider me.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. I had a friend I enjoyed cycling with all the time and it was fun.

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

    • Well I lived at home and it made no difference.

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

    • Same as above.

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

    • Yes like the cycling I had earlier mentioned.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2013

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