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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
Really enjoyable year working in store and support office
Felt like every other colleague
Manager had weekly 121s with me to ensure I had no concerns
Had enough work so I was not bored but was not overwhelmed by the workload
Was project manager on 2 projects
The Company
Open plan so always chit chat about work and personal stories
Had line manager as well as talent manager
Had on the job training as well as interventions to build relationships between placement students
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Healthcare/Dental
Chance to gain a place on grad scheme
The Culture
Yes, ate lunch together most days and also had other out of work activities
Cheap student city
Student city so always something going on
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
East Midlands
November 2013