Operations Management Review

by Gist Ltd

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed my placement as I was moving around a lot and had various projects to work on. Placement could have been bit more organised.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Staff were really nice!!! Some i'd definitely say like a family.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Both of my managers supported and guided me throughout my placement, in terms or work and giving me advice regarding graduate jobs etc..

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • IT was a perfect balance except when it was time for auditing.. then I worked 12 hours!

    3/5

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

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Some of the skills I have developed on my placement, are already helping me in university and my part time job.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was good!! Had the freedom to control the radio too!!

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • not organised very well, which was bit of a shame!

    2/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was sent on various training and visited other sites to learn more.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • National Travel

    1/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I have been offered a graduate scheme with Gist.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • No social scene among the placement students as they were all spread out on different contracts.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Bristol was expensive but north was affordable.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Bristol was amazing but wakefield...was okay!

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I joined badminton at a local sports club.

    3/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

October 2013


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