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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
Undertook a placement in audit which I had already undertaken so I was able to relate my knowledge to the job
Often taken out to lunch etc
Regular meetings and if ever had questions knew who to contact
Yes always someone available to give me work
Allowed to ask high level clients questions
Tied directly to my uni course so skills gained very valuable
The Company
Correct balance between work and leisure
Always well informed of what I had to do/where to go each day
Helped prepare me for a graduate job
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Offered graduate position
The Culture
Many offers to partake in events outside work.
IN the city but not to expensive and I still lived at home.
In the city so good amount
yes
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Accounting, Audit
Scotland
October 2013