Business Undergraduate Review

by AgustaWestland

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The tasks kept me busy but were not extremely enjoyable

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

    • Some colleagues look down upon undergraduates

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very supportive

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

    • Some instances I wasn't busy but generally I was kept busy

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

    • Quite a fair bit

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

    • It is very useful to input your knowledge in to the real world. Now, this can be related to my studies and I can apply where necessary

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in 3 separate offices and they varied a great deal. Generally they were good though

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

    • Transferring between placements was quite poor but the projects themselves were good

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

    • I am a sponsored undergrad so they have paid some of my uni tuition and put me through a couple of training courses

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    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?

    • Some of the undergrads were shocking but once you get to know the postgrads, there all loads of people that you can have a laugh with

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home and Yeovil is quite cheap

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

    • I'm used to Yeovil so think that it's good

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

June 2010

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