Design Assistant Review

by TaylorMade

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was fantastic, was to do with a hobby i love and was incrdibly intersting. Loved every minute

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt very valued, my opinions were always listened to and ideas assed. Great people

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manger and the people around me supported me 100%

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Busy some times and run off my feet others, all dependant on workloads of my collegues

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a fair amount of responsibilty, just enouugh i feel

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I will use absolutely everything i learn, my confidence has grown and my communcation skilled blossomed

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Was great, we were all mates, never any tension and was very relaxed. Loved It

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Was a little unorganised to start but that was due to a huge workload they had on but they did there best to get me sorted

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Anything i needed to be trained in they did, i cant remember the number of courses we went on

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Have been offered a job and cant wait to go back

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was 3 of us there and we became great friends, had many great times together

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Was fairly expensive but that was my lifestyle rather than the area lol

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Manchester has a great night life love the clubs and bars specially with great people around you

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There was golf events held litteraly all the time being a golf club manufacturer, But also social events were monthly including paintballing, skiing and many more

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

February 2008