Junior Product Manager Review

by Vocalink Ltd

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very Insightful year, providing a strong understanding of the UK payments industry.

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

    • Made to feel very welcome from day, treated like everyone else at VocaLink.

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

    • Weekly 1:2:1 to line manager as well as bi weekly catch ups with director.

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

    • Kept busy through out the year.

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

    • Given lots of responsiblity throughout the year.

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

    • Great courses provided internally and externally as well as CIM training!

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Well organised placement, taking on an extra 2 placements this year.

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

    • Strong investment where relevent, signed on the week long CIM course.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • Lots of social activities from golf days to formal black tie balls

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2010