Finance Placement Review

by Morgan Advanced Materials

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was an enjoyable experience with simultaneous learning

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

    • Everyone was very supportive and encouraged in the time it took to get the job right

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

    • My manager was extremely supportive and initially spent a lot of time in getting me involved in the job

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

    • Very busy on most days

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

    • I did do quite a few individual projects during the latter part of my placement

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

    • I developed a superior understanding of the finance function which will help me in my career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very dynamic and motivating

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

    • Quite well planned and disciplined

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

    • Senior employees took time out to speak to interns and there were training sessions as well.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think quite appealing since my work has been appreciated

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good environment and few occasions like birthdays were celebrated

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

    • A little bit more expensive

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

    • Few options are available but not too much

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

    • yes but not too much time since work is hectic

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

November 2013

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