HR Placement Review

by Eaton

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Work was fast-paced, but could have been more challenging at times. However, was deliberately given a high level of responsibility and multiple and varied tasks, projects and challenges to completed over the three months

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

    • Made to feel extremely welcome. Attended football sessions with work colleagues and several graduate socials among other days out

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

    • Both my mentor and line manager were excellent in giving advice and helping as and when I needed it.

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

    • Busy all day multi tasking and simultaneously working to deliver project.

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

    • Given responsibility for develop lean systems and strategies integral to the business and wider corporation.

    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 will surely help.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and friendly. People enjoyed work and so did I.

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

    • All systems and desk were setup for arrival. The work I was given was integral to the business and I was happy to give it my best.

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

    • They have developed to great extent

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Many social events on and could easily be arranged for further contact.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was fairly good.

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

    • Cheap and affordable.

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

    • Night life was good.

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

    • Football and other sessions with colleagues was common among other events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Information Technology

October 2013

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